What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director) - Senior Living position at Elance at West End by Cogir?

Job Description

People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!

What you can expect...

Cogir Senior Living is hiring an experienced, creative, and hospitality-focused Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director) for our premier retirement community Elance at West End by Cogir .

The Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director) provides an ongoing program of life-enrichment activities designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in our community. This includes planning, organizing, communicating, and coordinating activities with residents individually or in a group setting and planning and organizing special events. They serve as part of the management team to ensure policies and procedures are understood, trained, and implemented. This position hires, trains, and manages other full-time associates (Activity Assistants and / or Coordinators) to ensure all program expectations are in place and may have oversight of the transportation department.

If you are passionate about your work and driven by the desire to create a life full of purpose for our residents, apply today and join the Cogir Family!

What Cogir has to offer you?

Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
Heath, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
Paid Vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
401K with company match
Employee Assistance Program.
Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Free meals at work and more!

What will you do as a Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director)?

Direct oversight of all life-enrichment activities, outings, and programs centered around the residents' needs within and outside the community.

Create and lead arts, crafts, music, drama, educational, and exercise activities.

Prepare a monthly newsletter and calendar of activities using your creativity and photography skills. Display it in a prominent location, visible to residents and visitors, and include monthly activity meetings.

Hire, train, and supervise Resident Lifestyle Coordinators (Activity Assistants).

Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate.

Enthusiastically encourage resident participation and celebrate their achievements.

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

Work with Marketing to assist with planning marketing events to promote the community.

Participate with the Administrator (Executive Director) in developing a budget for the department.

Foster family and community support of the activity program (e.g., through newsletters, networking, and activities that bring family members or community members into the facility, etc.).

Contribute to the community's efforts to maintain and / or improve the quality of care through participation.

Coordinate the transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a company vehicle.

If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat :

A minimum of 3 years of experience in designing and leading life-enrichment activities for seniors in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and / or Memory Care (MC) settings is strongly preferred.

A minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare management is preferred.

An associate degree in gerontology, business, human services, or a related field is preferred.

Training or a minimum of 1 year in dementia care is a plus.

Previous event planning experience is strongly preferred.

Creativity and passion for helping others, along with excellent communication skills.

Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and Canva.

Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings.

About Cogir Management USA :

COGIR Management USA, headquartered in Scottsdale, manages over 90 senior living communities across 11 states, and we continue to grow. We are proud to be a leader in the senior housing industry, providing an exceptional quality of care, amenities, and team culture where our residents and team members thrive.

Our common goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents today and in the future. Our team identity is based on three pillars : Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. We offer a unique lifestyle approach to our living situation and are a company committed to continuing to improve.

Apply today and become part of the Cogir Family!

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