What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Life Enrichment position at Morningside House Senior Living?
Job Title: Life Enrichment Director Department: Life Enrichment Effective Date: 08/2021 FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Executive Director
Position Summary Responsible for planning, coordinating and ongoing evaluation of activities with the goal of meeting the emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs of our Assisted Living residents as well as overseeing and supporting our Memory Care Programming.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, coordinate and facilitate the life enrichment programs for our Assisted Living residents.
- Provide training to assistants and programmers; teach and model programs, systems & techniques.
- Lead team player in creating an energetic and enthusiastic environment for which our residents and staff THRIVE.
- Enhance the quality of our community activities incorporating creativity in coordination of the marketing team.
- Strengthen local community involvement through community service efforts involving the residents.
- Make connections with new residents and families a priority and understand the role and affect this has on the quality of life of each resident.
- Work closely with department directors and the corporate team.
- Coordinates the volunteer program including, but not limited to, recruiting and training, supervising, placement, and the monitoring of volunteers.
- Responsible for implementation and management of company policy and standards.
- Maintains budgetary guidelines as directed by corporate.
- Assistance with social media outlets. Uploading calendars and pictures in a timely manner and using communication with families when necessary.
- Participate in the Manager on Duty rotation. Other Responsibilities
- Responsible for the ordering and maintaining resident program supplies.
- Must have flexibility allowing the possibility of weekend shifts.
- Must be able to drive company vehicles.
- Have an active role in each Resident’s Life story Sheet and make sure all activity staff and volunteers know important information about our residents.
- Establish and maintain resident council monthly.
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements: • A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
