Life Enrichment / Activity Director

Leisure Living; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Life Enrichment Director to enhance the lives of residents in a senior living community. This role involves planning and facilitating engaging activities, leading a supportive team, and ensuring a safe and enriching environment for all. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and leadership skills, a compassionate approach to care, and the ability to work flexibly. Join a company that values the well-being of its residents and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and extraordinary work-life benefits. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and contribute to a vibrant community.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Income protection

Work-life benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate life enrichment activities for residents.
• Lead and train Life Enrichment support roles within the community.
• Ensure resident safety and uphold community standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Compassion towards seniors

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Activity Director / Recreational Therapist

Position Summary:
The Life Enrichment Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and facilitates life enrichment activities that are beneficial and complimentary to the social welfare and interests of the residents of a senior living community. The Life Enrichment Director will also lead, train, and be accountable for Life Enrichment support roles within the community.

Required Experience for Life Enrichment Director:

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of three years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.
• Compassionate towards the senior population.
• Must have prior experience leading a team.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Primary Responsibilities for Life Enrichment Director:

• Actively support our 1440 culture and pillars.
• Responsible for the overall direction, planning, communication, and execution of activities and life skills in the Life Enrichment Department.
• Implement and maintain the Life Enrichment Standards for all community service offerings.
• Complete all tasks and functions while maintaining a high level of resident safety.
• Support in proper setup, clean up, and upkeep of activity areas and community spaces.
• Adhere to and uphold all standards in the Employee Handbook.
• Collaborate with other departments to create the best experience at the community.
• Lead, train, and hold accountability for the Life Enrichment support roles (Hospitality Specialist & Life Enrichment Specialist).
• Provide direction to Life Enrichment support roles regarding day-to-day activities and responsibilities.
• Responsible for completion of all administrative tasks (e.g., budget management) pertaining to Life Enrichment with the ability to delegate where appropriate to Life Enrichment support roles.
• Support functional responsibilities in absence of Executive Director as needed.

General Working Conditions:
This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work-life benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer