Recreation and Engagement Director

The role of the Life Enrichment Director is to be responsible for implementing a comprehensive continuous activity care program focused on daily therapeutic and social activities. General responsibilities include providing activities based on the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents,

Duties/Responsibilities

• Implements a comprehensive activity-focused program
• Hires, evaluates, supervises, trains and terminates Life Engagement Associates
• Conducts retention activities to ensure adequate levels of engaged team members
• Develops and publishes community calendars and newsletters in a timely manner
• Implements the Seasonal Décor and 1st Impressions Program
• Develops a monthly action calendar that reflects the needs of the residents
• Improves residents’ quality of life by providing for physical, social, emotional, spiritual and cognitive needs
• Documents recreational programs
• Communicates changes in resident abilities to participate to in activities to the Community Nurse/Director of Wellness
• Responsible for creating and updating resident activity and information sheets
• Participates in all pertinent training classes and in-services
• Provides visual orientation for residents through seasonal and holiday decorations and programming
• Champions volunteer program by actively recruiting, coordinating and supervising all volunteers
• Motivates all Care Practitioners to use their individual talents to provide scheduled activities
• Informs family of resident participation in daily activities through verbal and written communication.
• Implements standard daily exercise program
• Partners with the Community Relations Director to offer opportunities/events that encourage community participation in the community activities
• Files request forms to maintain optimum conditions and necessary equipment
• Manages department budget and maintains limits set by the Life Enrichment budget
• Attends all scheduled meetings
• Maintains inventory sheet for all Life Enrichment supplies
• Attends resident care conferences as scheduled
• Models the Mission, Values and Guiding Principles of Service
• Ensures that department team members are compliant with training standards
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Requirements

• One year of experience working in activities, recreation or a similar background.
• A passion for working with the elderly, especially those with memory loss.
• Creative and full of energy.
• A valid driver's license.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Conforms to shifting priorities, demands and timelines

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,662.20 - $49,378.13 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Johnson Creek, WI (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,662 - $49,378