Activities Director 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Life Enrichment Director (LED) is responsible for coordinating, directing, planning and conducting the life enrichment and resident activity programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements a creative life enrichment program based on the Celebrations philosophy of wellness.
• Plans and implements life enrichment calendar and newsletter each month that utilizes Celebrations wellness programming including five of the six areas of wellness.
• Collaborates with Community Relations Director, Wellness Coach, and Executive Director in development of calendar to include special events and themes for residents, family, friends, and prospects utilizing Celebrations focus plan.
• Coordinates transportation of residents and operates van or bus to transport residents to and from events, appointments, and programs as needed by the Community.
• Implements Linked Senior technology into the daily programming and encourages resident independent usage. Utilizes Linked Senior Context to track resident attendance and engagement.
• Develops person-centered programming by assisting in the completion of Celebrations documents and programs.
• Partners with Expressions Director to create and lead monthly programming for the Expressions neighborhood utilizing Expressions focus plan, if applicable.
• Maintains life enrichment budget, equipment, and supplies.
• Participates in the review of individual Residents' Service Plans and documents life enrichment progress every six months or when there is a significant change in the resident.
• Trains staff on the importance of life enrichment, Linked Senior devices, and other areas that create engagement and quality of life for residents.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers.
• Participates in planning resident move-outs with other members of the management team.
• Develops community resources and contacts to enhance the quality of life for residents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience transporting residents preferred.
• One or more years of direct programming experience with older adults is preferred.
• Must be able to meet insurance qualifications to operate company vehicles including passenger vans and bus.
• Valid commercial Class B driver’s license (CDL) may be required by local, state and federal law and regulations.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Information About Prestige Senior Living – West Hills

Located at 5595 SW West Hills Road in beautiful Corvallis, Oregon, Prestige Senior Living – West Hills is a 66 apartment all assisted living community. Our West Hills community is a place where you as a team member get to enjoy many amazing relationships between co-workers, but also our amazing residents. It’s evident here that the residents and our staff truly connect on a personal level. Our community is always clean, well kept, and a true home-like setting where you can bring your whole self to work every day.

West Hills has a reputation for being one of the cleanest, highest performing assisted living communities in the Willamette Valley area, including winning the “Bronze” National Quality Care award in 2017 (https://www.ohca.com/ahcancal-announces-2017-bronze-national-quality-award-recipients/).

When asked about the culture at West Hills, our Executive Director mentions that it is “resident-centered, all-inclusive, positive, exciting, fun, and compassionate.” You will get the training and knowledge to know what is expected of you, and then the autonomy to do your job with excellence.

Our community employs many high performing, empathetic healthcare providers that serve our residents, and keep our community looking absolutely stunning. If working in a home-like setting, in a strong team atmosphere, with an award-winning employer, then Prestige Senior Living – West Hills is the place for you.

Questions? Contact WestHillsED@prestigecare.com