What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of FUN (Life Enrichment) - Full-Time 1st Shift position at Nye Square?
Nye Health Services, a family-owned company that has been recognized nationally for our care, service, and culture, is seeking a Director of FUN (Life Enrichment) for our Nye Square campus located in Fremont, NE. At Nye, we invest in our team members and their futures by providing industry-leading wages and career growth opportunities.
At Nye, you will be part of a team that comes in every day knowing their job will give back to them unconditionally. Helping people feel cared for and connected in life’s later years is priority number one. We are here for them—and each other. People live and work happy here!
We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wage scales, shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship programs!
Position Overview:
The Director of FUN is the maestro of merriment, designing and delivering programs that make our residents’ days brighter and their lives richer. You'll sprinkle a little magic into care plans and create moments so memorable that FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is inevitable for anyone not living here.
Key Responsibilities:
Life Enrichment Programs:
- Plan and execute activities that make residents’ faces shine brighter than a glitter cannon.
- Focus on whole-person wellness, keeping minds sharp, hearts full, and spirits high.
- Motivate other team members to engage and assist in creating the FUN
Resident Care Plans:
- Collaborate with teams to infuse care plans with joy, creativity, and opportunities for belly laughs.
- Adapt programs based on what makes each resident smile (or what gets them to dance).
Customer Service and Communication:
- Be the friendly face that residents and families love to see.
- Find ways to use technology to surprise, delight, and engage.
Resident Council and Community Partnerships:
- Facilitate Resident Council meetings that feel more like brainstorming sessions for joy.
- Partner with local organizations to bring in even more opportunities for smiles and FUN.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience or education in Healthcare Management, Recreational Therapy, Wellness, or a related field (or a Ph.D. in FUN, if that’s a thing!) is preferred, but not required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Expertise in de-escalation and conflict resolution
- Experience working with individuals with dementia care needs or a Certification as a Dementia Practitioner preferred, but not required
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities (bonus points if you can literally juggle).
- A passion for making people smile and laugh
- Prior experience utilizing a resident engagement platform such as LifeLoop or Cubigo to improve communication and engagement with residents and their families is preferred, but not required
What's in it for you:
- Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs up to $3,000 per year.
- A great culture where we live out our mission, "To celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care."
In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Salary : $3,000
