EnrichedLIFE Director

Senior Living Residences; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) & F

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Bonus program for referring associates

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Job summary

Standish Village, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, seeks an EnrichedLIFE Director to lead programming for seniors in Boston. This full-time role reports to the Executive Director and focuses on a whole-person approach, coordinating entertainers and trips.

Three+ years in senior healthcare with dementia knowledge is desired; a CDP or opportunity to obtain one is offered. Competitive benefits and weekend rotation included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of senior healthcare experience; licensure preferred

Responsibilities

• Create and implement meaningful programming for residents
• Coordinate entertainment and guest speakers
• Plan outings and manage monthly newsletter and social media updates
• Supervise part-time staff and driver, manage department budget
• Serve as Manager on Duty, including rotating weekends

Skills

Senior healthcare experience

Certified Dementia Practitioner

Driver's license

Education

Professional licensure in related healthcare field preferred

Job description

Boston, Massachusetts

Standish Village is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care, creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates’ commitment to our “Right Values” philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence, respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion, integrity. Our most successful associates don’t view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors.

EnrichedLIFE Director (Programming, Activities)

Boston, Massachusetts

Standish Village is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care, creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates’ commitment to our “Right Values” philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence, respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion, integrity. Our most successful associates don’t view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors.

Standish Village is located at 1190 Adams St, Dorchester, MA.

Available Shifts

Full Time: Monday-Friday with rotating manager on duty weekend schedule

Pay & Benefits

Annual rate starting at $65,000

Benefits

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care costs.
• Bonus program for referring associates and or residents
• A retirement savings plan with a company match
• Retail discounts include cell phone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
• DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• Professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
• Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking (conveniently located near Canton Center commuter rail)

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

The EnrichedLIFE Director at Standish Village, is a key member of the community’s leadership team and reports to the Executive Director. This person is responsible for creating and implementing meaningful, therapeutic programming and an innovative whole-person approach that focuses on a resident’s emotions, strengths, and remaining abilities—not on their disabilities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to map out a range of programs and activities for seniors, including coordinating external trips and scheduling entertainers or guest lecturers at the community.

Core Responsibilities

• Form meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Develop, schedule, organize, oversee and implement all programs for residents, customized to the resident population’s interests.
• Coordinate entertainment including guest lecturers, musicians, and fitness instructors.
• Plan regularly scheduled outings for residents; drive the van to take residents on outings including shopping trips, museum visits, and local community events.
• Supervise part time programming assistant and van driver.
• Develop monthly newsletter, take photos, and update social media channels.
• Manage the department budget
• Serve as Manager on Duty, including rotating weekends

We’d Love To Chat If You Have

• 3+ years of senior healthcare experience; Professional licensure in related healthcare field preferred
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, related dementias, and behavior management techniques, and a sincere desire to work with cognitively impaired residents
• Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer’s Association support group leader (if you don’t, we will offer the opportunity to get these certifications)
• A valid driver’s license and history of accident-free driving. Must be able to be insured insured by community auto insurance (26+ years of age)

What We Expect

• Teamwork: Promote a positive team spirit and a culture of cooperation, openness, enthusiasm, customer service, and an atmosphere conducive to growth.
• Trustworthiness: Demonstrate an acute sense of responsibility and moral integrity with strong follow-through on commitments, inspiring the trust of others.
• Professionalism: Provide leadership; take the initiative, handle pressure and be level-headed in emergencies, treat others with respect, excel at project management.
• Communication: Interact clearly and effectively with an openness to other people's ideas and thoughts; Demonstrate patience, tact, positive energy and enthusiasm.
• Technical Ability: You can’t be successful at this job if you are averse to technology! We use technology to do our jobs and communicate with residents, families and coworkers.

Not ready to apply just yet but have questions? Email us at [e-mail].

Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECare's LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.

Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, re-hire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.