Assistant Activities Director

Dimondale Nursing Center; Dimondale (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday Pay

Career Path

Tuition Reimbursement

Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1500

401k with employer match

Job summary

Dimondale Nursing Center is seeking an Assistant Life Enrichment Director to plan, coordinate, and implement Life Enrichment Programs for residents, ensuring programs meet diverse interests and needs.

This full-time role emphasizes creativity, resident well-being, and collaboration within the EPIC team, with 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week. Benefits and career opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed Life Enrichment Professional or eligible for certification (Therapeutic Recreation) by a recognized body.
• Must be creative and innovative.
• Excellent customer service skills with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule, and coordinate leisure life enrichment programs to meet resident needs.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations of residents’ interests, abilities, and needs.
• Document life enrichment assessments and plans using appropriate methods.

Skills

Life Enrichment license

Creative thinker

Customer service

Team player

Education

Therapeutic Recreation Certification

2+ years activities experience

Job description

The Assistant Life Enrichment Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of the center’s Life Enrichment Programs. This position is responsible for ensuring that regular programs are available that meet the comprehensive needs and interest of all residents.

You will earn:

• Competitive wages
• Yearly Merit Increases

PLUS we offer you best in class benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Career Path Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1500 each
• 401k with employer match

We can work with your scheduling needs:

• 8 hour shifts
• FullTime
• 40 hours per week

What you will need to be part of our EPIC team:

• Must be a state or nationally licensed, certified, or registered Life Enrichment Professional or Therapeutic Recreational Therapist; or eligible for certification as a Life Enrichment Professional or as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist by a recognized accrediting body; or possess 2+ years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including at least one year of full-time experience in a resident activities program in a health care setting; or be a qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist Assistant; or have successfully completed a Training Course approved by the State.
• Must be creative and innovative.
• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent, Passionate, Innovative care!
• You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done.

Some of your duties will include:

• Develop, schedule, and coordinate leisure life enrichment programs to meet a variety of interests, and the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social needs of all residents.
• Complete a comprehensive evaluation on each resident according to his/her background, past and present leisure interests, abilities, physical and mental limitations, and life enrichment related needs.
• Accurately document the individual life enrichment assessment and plan using the appropriate assessment method.

Facility Location:

4000 N Michigan Rd, Dimondale, MI 48821
NX1
Surrounding areas within a 15 mile radius: Dewitt, Holt, Okemos, East Lansing, Waverly, Edgemont Park, Haslett, Bath, Grand Ledge, Wacousta, Potterville, Mason, Williamston, Laingsburg, Eaton Rapids, Perry, Charlotte, Saint Johns, Webberville, Portland

This is a full time position