Life Enrichment Director

Aegis Living; California; Sur place; USD 34 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Career path

Résumé du poste

Aegis Living in California seeks a Life Enrichment Director to design and run a dynamic activities program that respects each resident's life story and preferences. You will orient new residents, supervise staff, and coordinate volunteers and family events to enhance daily life.

The role emphasizes strong resident relationships, program planning expertise, and collaboration with management to deliver engaging activities and exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with the elderly in assisted living, adult day care or related field.
• One year experience in activity program planning and development.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications for professional newsletters/calendar publications.
• Degree in music, art or recreational therapy preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and related vehicle operation credentials as needed.
• Certification in an accredited activity training course preferred.
• Skilled at building relationships with residents.

Responsabilités

• Designing and conducting a comprehensive activities program based on residents’ life stories, interests and preferences.
• Orienting new residents to the community.
• Supervising the Life Enrichment Assistant and/or Driver.
• Planning and supervising volunteer services within the community.
• Coordinating resident family events.

Connaissances

Resident relations

Program planning

Volunteer coordination

Team supervision

Formation

Degree in music or recreational therapy

Outils

Newsletter publishing software

Description du poste

The Life Enrichment Director promotes the three principles of assisted living: offering choice, maintaining dignity, and promoting individuality to create an environment of “Optimal Living” for all residents.

Responsibilities

As a Life Enrichment Director, your contributions to the team may include:

• Designing, facilitating, and conducting a comprehensive activities program that meets the needs of all residents in the community, relying on the residents’ Life Story, interests and preferences as the basis for the program components.
• Orienting new residents to the community.
• Supervising the Life Enrichment Assistant and/or Driver.
• Planning and supervising volunteer services within the community.
• Coordinating resident family events.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Two years’ experience working with the elderly in assisted living, adult day care or related field
• One year experience in activity program planning and development
• Knowledge of computers and software applications necessary for the professional publication of monthly newsletters and calendars
• Degree in music, art or recreational therapy preferred
• Valid state driver’s license and any specialized licenses (or the willingness and capability to acquire) required to operate multi-passenger vehicles (state specific).
• Certification in an accredited activity training course preferred
• Skilled at building relationships with residents

Other Cool Stuff You Might Want To Know

• Competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k/tuition assistance and more!), and an enjoyable work/life balance. Please feel free to ask us for a benefits summary during your interview process.
• Excellent orientation and communication with management
• Ongoing training programs and a well-defined career path. Ask us about the path to your bright future!
• Employee appreciation days (vacation time)

Min Salary: USD $25.00/Hr.

Max Salary: USD $27.00/Hr.