Activities/ Life Enrichment Director - Senior Living

Suite Living Senior Care; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

PTO

401k with up to 3% match

Job summary

Suite Living Senior Care in Eden Prairie, MN, seeks a Life Enrichment/Activities Director to plan, develop and provide a high-quality Activities and Socialization Program for Memory Care and Assisted Living residents.

The role requires background with geriatric populations, ability to run the department solo, and coordination across departments. Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 1 year of Life Enrichment/Activities experience.
• Experience with geriatric Memory Care residents preferred.
• Ability to plan and run activities across the community.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains activities program reflecting tenants' interests. Leads activity groups including exercise classes.
• Communicates and coordinates activity programming with all departments.
• Supervises the activities programming provided by all personnel.
• Develops and updates policies and procedures related to the activities program.
• Responsible for meeting applicable regulatory requirements as they relate to activities.
• Must order and maintain supplies needed for activities.
• Must report observed tenant changes to the RN.
• Responds to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergencies.
• Reports injuries to self, tenants, or visitors immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of tenant records and living environment.
• Adheres to Vulnerable Adult and Abuse prevention policy and home care Bill of Rights.
• Communicates with tenants/families.
• Assists with transportation to appointments.
• Works with RN and leadership to coordinate care and activities.
• Encourages social interaction and independence among tenants.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance required.
• Knowledge of crafts, games, record keeping and activity procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

POSITION: LIFE ENRICHMENT/ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
COMPANY: Suite Living Senior Care
COMMUNITY: Eden Prairie, MN
SHIFT: FT Days (8 hour shift, Monday-Friday)
BenefitsThe We offer Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical plans, PTO, 401k with up to 3% match.
Suite Living Senior Care is seeking a LIFE ENRICHMENT/ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR to join our community. Our communities are 32-bed Memory Care + Assisted Living facilities. We are seeking an individual that has previous Life Enrichment/Activities experience working with MEMORY CARE and ASSISTED LIVING residents and is capable of planning & running the Activities Programs for the ENTIRE community. Applicants MUST have a background working with the geriatric population and are comfortable running the Department and Programs solo.
The position is responsible for planning, developing, and providing a quality Activity/Socialization Program designed to assist tenants in using their personal potential both physically and mentally.
Responsibilities & Duties

• Develops and maintains an activities program which is reflective of the tenants\' interests. Leads activity groups including exercise classes.
• Communicates and coordinates activity programming with all departments.
• Supervises the activities programming provided by all personnel.
• Develops and updates policies and procedures related to the activities program.
• Responsible for meeting any applicable regulatory requirements as they relate to activities.
• Must order and maintain supplies needed for activities.
• Must report observed tenant changes to the RN.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.
• Reports injuries to self, tenants, or visitors immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintains at all times privacy and confidentiality of tenant, tenants\' records and tenants\' living environment.
• Understands and adheres to the Vulnerable Adult and Abuse prevention policy and the home care Bill of Rights.
• Appropriately communicates with tenant and/or tenant\'s family.
• Assists with the transportation of tenants to and from local appointments/and/or doctor\'s appointments if assigned.
• Works as a team member with other personnel, RN, Assisted Living Director and the community.
• Assists tenants in developing interpersonal relationships in socializing effectively and in developing the confidence needed to participate in group activities.
• Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Promotes tenants\' independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Must be punctual, with satisfactory attendance record. Provide proper notice of tardiness or absence.
• Must have knowledge of crafts and games; record keeping procedures, activity procedures and knowledge of the community.
• Ability to learn and assist in other areas of the building including caregiving.

Essential Functions

• Must have excellent communication skills; written and verbal: to be able to read aloud, speak in front of groups and formulate ideas on paper.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must possess the following mental abilities: alertness, judgement, initiative, mathematical ability, creativity, and imagination.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must possess leadership/supervisory skills.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Life Enrichment/Activities role required
• Must LOVE working with the Geriatric population!
• Must have experience leading the Activities Programs in a Senior Living community or similar environment (Long Term Care, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, etc.)
• Must have strong understanding and knowledge of the cognitive abilities and needs of Memory Care patients
• Must have experience planning, leading and tracking all activities within a Senior Living community/environment

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