What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Director / Recreational Therapist position at Leisure Living?
Job Description
Job Description
Life Enrichment Manager
Leisure Living of Grandhaven
Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for planning and implementation of life enrichment programs that encourage and stimulate residents’ physical, cognitive, social and spiritual needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop cognitive, physical, social and spiritual programs that promote each residents’ quality of life
- Develop, lead and facilitate recreational programs appropriate for small and large groups, and one-on-one that promote resident satisfaction
- Plan, organize and implement resident outings and special events
- Develop, lead and facilitate intergenerational programs
- Create and distribute a monthly life enrichment calendar
- Complete a “Sharing Life’s Journey Questionnaire” for each resident upon move in
- Facilitate monthly Resident Council Meetings
- Tastefully decorate the community for holidays and events
- Plan and host community events for residents and families, coordinating with other departments
- Identify and coordinate a group of community volunteers for life enrichment activities
- Order life enrichment supplies within department budget
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff through consistent leadership, supervision and coaching
- Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors
Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job. May be required to assist at sister communities upon request.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must work to demonstrate Leisure Living Management Values :
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience
High School Diploma / GED required. Recreation Therapy or similar degree is strongly preferred. Two years’ experience in an assisted living or long-term care setting and two years of supervisory experience or a combination of education and work experience.
Computer Skills
Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment, with a capacity to master company specific software.
Other Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
11-20 lbs. – Occasionally
10 lbs. or less – Frequently
Connecting Seniors, Families and Communities
For over 37 years, our senior living communities have served seniors and their families across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Tennessee, with each location offering unique services including independent, enhanced, and assisted living, as well as memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Through forming authentic connections and committing to creating the absolute best experiences each day for our residents and their families, we’ve created a special culture within our communities that allows our employees to do their best work and our residents to shine every day.
Not Just Making Every Day Great. Making Every Minute Great. There are 1,440 minutes in every single day. We aspire to make each one of them an exceptional moment. This philosophy is supported by our 6 powerful, yet simple pillars : Dream Big, Have Courage, Take Initiative, Be Accountable, Give Back & Enjoy it. We strive to fulfill the aspirational yet unattainable goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person, in every interaction, every minute of every day.
It begins with empowering our employees. Every employee, at every level of the company, is expected to perform like a leader. Everyone is encouraged and expected to put the needs of each other above everything else. No one here just “does their job” The mission is to create the absolute best experiences. This emphasis on putting people first has helped us successfully grow for the right reasons.
We have developed an environment that attracts dreamers, adventurers, creators, givers and believers to seek career opportunities with us. We find people who believe that true happiness is only found in the service of others. We want high-performers with diverse skill-sets and big hearts. We treat each other as family and find that close collaboration creates the biggest ideas.
If you love serving others, and are looking for an opportunity to thrive, CommonSail Investment Group and our businesses is your destination.
This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her / his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
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