Activities/Life Enrichment Director

The Wesleyan; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wesleyan in Georgetown, TX is seeking a Certified Life Enrichment Activities Director to lead the activities program in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. The ideal candidate holds an NCCAP Activity Director Certification and has proven experience directing resident activities within a skilled nursing or senior living setting.

In this role, you will plan, coordinate and lead engaging programs, recruit and supervise volunteers, and collaborate with multiple departments to enhance

Qualifications

• NCCAP Activity Director Certification required.
• Minimum two years in a social or recreational program in the last five years.
• At least one year in a resident activities program in healthcare (assisted living/memory care).
• Willingness to collaborate with department heads, residents, visitors and families.
• Leadership and supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with computers and various software/tech programs.
• Ability to maintain resident/staff confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, adaptability, teamwork and initiative.
• Passion for senior living and alignment with Wesleyan culture.

Responsibilities

• Identify resources to support activities and life enrichment.
• Plan and schedule activity plans with Administrator approval; arrange entertainment, volunteers, materials and transportation.
• Create/maintain monthly activity calendar and distribute to the community.
• Coordinate holiday events, decorations, and programs for residents and families.
• Update electronic notification systems for daily events.
• Accompany and supervise residents on scheduled outings.
• Ensure weekly opportunities for group/individual/independent activities.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers; maintain volunteer programs.
• Support Spiritual Life through coordination of religious services and related activities.
• Complete other tasks assigned by building Administrator and VP of Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written communications

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

NCCAP Activity Director Certification

Tools

Computers/Technology proficiency

Job description

WESLEYAN ASSISTED LIVING, Georgetown, TX, US

The Wesleyan has been providing personalized healthcare and services to seniors in the Georgetown community for over 60 years. Every day we strive to make a difference in the quality of someone’s life and we are looking for someone special like YOU to join us in making that difference and making it matter to the residents we serve!

We are currently looking for a Certified Life Enrichment Activities Director to work within our Assisted Living and Memory Care Community at The Wesleyan. A current Activities Director certification along with proven experience leading resident activities within a skilled nursing community, and a passion for engaging residents in activities that will help them explore interests and possibilities will be essential to your success as an Activities Director at The Wesleyan.

Join us and be a part of a mission and values-based organization where you can make a difference and make it matter in the lives of others simply by bringing your passion and purpose to the work you do every day!

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify facility and community resources that can contribute to the activities/life enrichment program.
• Plan and schedule with Administrator’s approval, the coordination of an activity plan that is suited for the need, capacities and interest of the residents including religious programs. Secures entertainment, program leaders, volunteers, materials, equipment, and transportation well in advance of scheduled dates.
• Create and maintain activity calendar in electronic programs. Distribute calendar to community on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate building-specific holiday events for residents and families, including facility decorations, events, and programs.
• Update electronic notifications systems utilized for daily events.
• Accompany and provide supervision of residents on scheduled outings.
• Assure all residents have opportunities to be involved in group, individual, and/or independent activities on a weekly basis.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer activities staff and maintain volunteer programs that utilize community involvement.
• Support the Spiritual Life department through coordination of religious services and other related resident activities and/or events.
• Complete other job tasks assigned by the building Administrator and/or VP of Operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A current and valid certificate as an Activity Director Certification from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) is required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a resident (Resident) activities program in a healthcare setting, assisted living, memory care and/or a senior independent living community is required.
• Willingness to work with various department heads, residents, visitors, and family members.
• Leadership experience and prior supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in computers and various technology programs and applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all resident and staff matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• A positive attitude, adaptability, and affinity for teamwork, attention to detail, and initiative.
• A servant-minded approach to all aspects of the job.
• A passion for working within a senior living, assisted living, and/or a memory care community is a must!
• Alignment with and enthusiasm about The Wesleyan's culture and core values.

The Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity Employer