Life Enrichment Director

Ebenezer; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Ebenezer is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to design, implement, and evaluate engaging programs that promote the well-being of senior residents at Arbor Lane Memory Care in Burnsville, MN. The role includes leading Life Enrichment staff, coordinating volunteers, and planning community outings to enrich daily life.

You will assess resident interests, develop care plans, and ensure high engagement while maintaining safety and quality in activities across multiple care domains.

Qualifications

• Develops and evaluates life enrichment programs reflecting resident interests.
• Supervises Life Enrichment Assistants and coordinates volunteers.
• Coordinates transportation and community outings.
• Engages residents to promote psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities

• Develops programs aligned with resident interests and needs.
• Assess interests, design activity care plans, track engagement.
• Ensure resident engagement and independence.
• Plan and coordinate activities and events.
• Order and manage supplies for activities.
• Encourage resident participation and socialization.
• Hire and supervise Life Enrichment Assistants.
• Coordinate with families and other facility staff.
• Develop and maintain volunteer program and relationships with local groups.
• Provide orientation for new residents and assess interests.

Skills

Program development

Staff supervision

Volunteer coordination

Transportation planning

Education

Associate Degree

2 years experience in Assisted Living/SNF programming

Job description

Job Overview

Ebenezer is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to design, implement, and evaluate engaging programs and activities that promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being of senior aged residents. The Life Enrichment Director develops, plans, implements, and evaluates the life enrichment programming which provides for the optimization of resident physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cognitive well-being. Life Enrichment Directors help bring to life Ebenezer's cornerstones: Life Long Learning, Dimensions Program for Dementia Care, Crafted Culinary, Spiritual Care, Wellness, and Intergenerational Programming.

Location & Schedule

Arbor Lane Memory Care located in Burnsville, MN

• 80 hours every two weeks; Full Time
• Monday-Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM, day shifts
• Rotating weekend and holidays as needed
• Full Generous Benefits package

Responsibilities

• Develops program and activities reflective of resident interests:
• Assesses resident areas of interest and need. Designs and implements programs to meet identified psychosocial needs of residents. Develops activity care plan based on resident areas of interest and needs and tracks resident engagement. Documents as required.
• Ensures, through observation and evaluation, that residents maintain a high level of engagement and independence.
• Plans, conducts and/or coordinates activities and special events.
• Orders and maintains supplies needed for activities.
• Encourages resident participation.
• Communicates and coordinates events in conjunction with other facility activities.
• Hires, trains, and supervises Life Enrichment Assistants.
• Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents:
• Promotes independence of residents by offering choices and encouraging self-help skills.
• Encourages and assists residents in developing the confidence to participate in group activities.
• Assists residents in developing relationships and effectively socializing.
• Reports change in resident attitude, mood or physical status to appropriate staff.
• Communicates with family members as appropriate.
• Evaluates activity care plan ensuring that activities are completed appropriately and are suitable to reach and maintain the highest level of engagement and independence.
• Provides new resident orientation/assessment to determine interests/needs to design appropriate activity care plan.
• Coordinates community volunteers:
• Adheres to volunteer onboarding policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains system to effectively utilize volunteers to enhance programs designed to meet psychosocial needs of residents.
• Recruits, trains and assigns volunteers within the building.
• Provides volunteer recognition for work performed.
• Assesses need for volunteer services and assigns as needed.
• Supervises volunteers to maintain a high quality of service.
• Develops relationships with local organizations and promotes their involvement with the facility.
• Drives Ebenezer van/bus for resident outings:
• Reviews and completes Vehicle Requirements - Transporting Residents Checklist prior to each resident outing.
• Maintains a log of transportation services and tasks performed throughout the driving period.
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of passengers.
• Practices sound, safe judgment when performing transportation services including but not limited to fire/disaster procedures and infection control procedures.
• Recognizes and acts appropriately on safety hazards and incidents.
• Follows all laws with regard to operating a motor vehicle.
• Immediately reports any traffic violations or accidents.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree
• 2 years experience in Assisted Living or SNF programming
• Drivers License in good standing
• Medical Exam Certification
• Must be at least 18-years old
• Must be insurable under the employers Auto Insurance Coverage
• Must complete and pass in-house transportation curriculum course and pass driving evaluation. within 30 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: List - Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy
• 3 years

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status