Life Enrichment Director

• General Description:
• The Life and Enrichment Director will organize and lead recreation programs to promote the psychosocial well-being of residents, assuring the highest level of participation by residents in the facility. These will consist of individual or group activities that may include exercise, games and crafts, social outings, musical entertainment, visits by church groups and other organizations, or any other activities that enhances the residents’ quality of living. Activities should be planned to help patients fill their days in a productive and fulfilling manner. Activities help keep resident’s minds active and stimulated, while others help keep patients physically active or to give residents to stay actively social with others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Holds all staff responsible for using the Christian Care chain of command

2. Upholds the mission statement, values and goals of Christian Care

3. Responsible for knowledge of and compliance, where applicable, with regulatory or credentialing agencies such as state and federal agencies, Medicare and Medicaid, and any other agency

4. Prepare a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors. The calendar should also reflect birthdays of residents as well

5. Coordinate birthday parties for individual residents and/or monthly parties for those with birthdays in that month

6. Coordinate holiday parties and other events that help residents celebrate the holidays as they would in their own homes, as holidays are often very difficult for the residents

7. Direct, coordinate and plan outings for the residents

8. Drive facility transportation or arrange transportation for the outings

9. Arrange for various religious groups and representatives to come into the facility for lead worship and church activities

10. Contribute to the facility efforts to maintain and/or improve quality of care through participation in the following: Attend Care Plan meetings, Serve as a member of the QAPI Committee, Serve as a member of the Behavior Management Committee, Attend Department Head Meetings, Attend mandatory in-services, Successfully complete the facility required training and the Activity Director Licensure continuing education requirements.

11. Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.

12. Supervise volunteers who come into the facility to help with activities

13. Work with other professionals and directors in the facility to develop recreational activities that meet the needs of each resident. These professionals may include physicians, social workers, physical therapists, nurses, and pharmacists. In addition, the director may have to meet with a residents’ family/representative from time to time to discuss the resident’s interests

14. Develop a wide range of activities to meet the various needs of all residents based on individual skills and capabilities.

15. Create a personalized activity plan for all new and current residents. Assess each resident and his/her capabilities, skills and interest

16. Responsible for writing progress reports and completing any other necessary paperwork or reports required

17. Assess resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.

18. Review goals and progress notes

19. Properly document MDS reports and progress notes.

20. Obtain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.

21. Schedule a wide variety of activities to include such things as, craft classes, cooking clubs, art projects, games, dances, bingo, reading times, exercise classes and parties. Also, trips to shopping centers, restaurants, parks, concerts, etc.

22. Participates as needed in the facility’s overall sales and marketing efforts of the corporation

23. Maintain current skills and knowledge through continuing education and apply information to job responsibilities

24. Demonstrate skill in leadership and ability to delegate and assign work

25. Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to all staff

26. Monitors practice for effective implementation of policies and procedures

27. Compliance with and communication to staff of facility policies and procedures for workplace safety, including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of protective equipment, and handling of hazardous materials

28. Act as a role model for facility staff on promotion and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions

29. Ensures maintenance of confidentiality of resident information by self

30. Ensures that all employees use resident property with honesty and integrity at all times

31. Assist Administrator with preparation for long term care survey

32. Actively participates in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times surveyors are on site, and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team

33. Take corrective action while survey is in progress, if appropriate

34. Gather and present supplemental documentation to avoid potential deficiencies

35. Collaborate with Administrator to develop responses to survey report as needed

36. Consult with Administrator about resident status and all other relevant issues

37. Carry out all duties in accordance with the facility mission, values and philosophy

38. Care for and use facility property with honesty and integrity

39. Respond to change productively and handle additional projects as delegated

40. Prioritize responsibilities and complete projects within allotted time

41. Performs other tasks as necessary and appropriate when assigned

Requirements

- Associates/Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., healthcare administration, social work)
- Previous experience in a leadership role in a nursing home or senior care facility
- Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage schedules and events
- Knowledge of activities of daily living (ADLs) and experience in providing senior care services
- Familiarity with dementia care and memory care programs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff members
- Ability to handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person