About Us:
Maplewood Senior Living is a leading operator of premier senior living communities across 5 states and Washington, D.C., featuring two distinguished brands: Maplewood and Inspīr. Known nationally for innovation in the senior living space, Maplewood is a growing company dedicated to excellence in care, offering personalized and thoughtful services in independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Our success is built on a foundation of personalized, compassionate care and communities designed to enrich the quality of life for our residents. We foster a dynamic and supportive work environment that empowers our teams to excel, inspire, and make a meaningful impact every day. If you are passionate about driving growth and innovation in senior living, Maplewood offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise. Join us and help shape the future of senior living!

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• Innovative Culture: We are a group of smart, forward-thinking and compassionate pros dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through service excellence, creative and meaningful programs and continuous innovation.
• HEART: We recognize Humor, Empathy, Autonomy, Respect and Trust as core values that guide our work.
• Growth Opportunities: We promote and foster career development and continuous learning.
• Work-Life Balance: We value autonomy, flexibility and a family-friendly supportive workplace.
• Competitive Comp and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, bonus, health insurance, 401K with match, paid time off, and more. Maplewood believes in rewarding top talent and dedication, depending upon years of experience and commitment to the company. Maplewood strives for transparency, reviewing pay periodically, to be the industry leader in recruiting talent like you!

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing all programs and ensuring they are therapeutic to the residents and maximize their quality of life.
• Coordinates transportation for outings and events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle
• Successfully work within budgetary guidelines regarding entertainment, supplies, and labor hours
• Plan and implementation of special events
• Implement a volunteer program that includes recruitment, interviewing, training, and annual recognition
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, direct, and evaluate the performance of all Lifestyle program associates
• Ensure therapeutic recreation programming meets all state, federal, and other regulations.
• Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life
• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
• Personable, reliable, great communicator and team player
• Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented
• Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activities
• Designed and implemented a diverse program calendar based on resident’s interests & abilities.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Requires an associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with a major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population
• Experience in an environment that focuses on dementia care preferred
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
• Basic typing skills and computer knowledge: familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and creative software
• Driver requirements: a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. May be required to take a driving test 

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background checks, drug screening and reference checks.