Life Enrichment Director

Harmony Senior Services; Charleston (WV); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k

Benefits package

Career laddering

Flexible scheduling

Résumé du poste

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to plan and implement meaningful activity programs across IL, AL and Memory Care, enhancing residents' physical and psychosocial wellbeing.

You will lead a daily activities schedule, collaborate with families and staff, manage budgets, and mentor volunteers, while ensuring compliance with company guidelines and maintaining a warm, dignified atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body, or two years of experience in a social or recreational program in the last five years, including one year in long-term care with seniors with Alzheimer’s/dementia.
• Be a Certified Dementia Practitioner or Eligible for Certification.
• Maintain state dementia-specific training requirements.
• Requires current First Aid and CPR certification or eligibility within 60 days of hire.
• Must have valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsabilités

• Plans and develops an effective resident activities program for IL, AL and MC.
• Serve as a member of the facility’s management team to identify resident needs and participate in decisions.
• Attend resident association meetings and work with resident committees in advisory capacity.
• Provide a link between resident associations and staff.
• Coordinate a daily activities program in line with Harmony guidelines.
• Plan monthly programs for all levels of care (IL/AL/MC).
• Meet new residents to complete the Resident Life Profile.
• Involve Program Coordinator/Activities Assistant as needed.
• Consult with families regarding residents’ participation.
• Oversee the programming budget and expenses.
• Maintain activities area and supplies.
• Guide staff on life enrichment importance and quality of life.
• Support a dignified atmosphere for residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Coordinate and oversee volunteer opportunities.

Connaissances

Communication

Compassion for seniors

Independence & teamwork

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Staff supervision

Formation

Therapeutic Recreation Certification (or eligible)

Two years in recreational program in long-term care

Description du poste

Why Harmony? 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages Training, Development & Career Laddering Great work-life balance Flexible Scheduling

About the Role

The Life Enrichment Director shall develop and implement meaningful activity and recreational programs for the entire community, including Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and Memory Care (MC). The programs must embrace and fulfill the needs, as well as varied interests of the residents while promoting or enhancing physical and psychosocial wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops an effective resident activities program, including a variety of leisure and educational opportunities and activities for participation of residents of all ages, interests and physical limitations.
• Serves as a member of the facility’s management team to identify resident needs, submit recommendations and participate in decisions regarding program plans.
• Attends resident association meetings and works with committees of residents in an advisory and supportive capacity to identify resident and program needs.
• Provides a link between resident associations and staff.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements a daily activity program in compliance with Harmony Senior Services guidelines and standards:
• Plans a monthly program of activities for all levels of care (i.e., IL, AL and MC) per Harmony Senior Services guidelines.
• Meets with each new resident to complete the Resident Life Profile.
• Involves Program Coordinator/Activities Assistant in activity programming whenever necessary.
• Consult regularly with families regarding resident’s participation in activities.
• Oversees programming budget and maintain expenses within budgeted guidelines.
• Maintains activities area and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on the importance of life enrichment and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, resident’s families, visitors, and staff.
• Coordinates and oversees volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body, such as the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year of which was full time in a long-term care setting providing programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other related Dementia.
• Be a Certified Dementia Practitioner or Eligible for Certification.
• Maintain applicable state requirements of dementia specific training.
• Requires current First Aid and CPR certification or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Must have valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Required Skills

• High level of ability in effective and succinct communication, written and oral with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the senior population.
• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate the ability to work responsibly & independently as well as a team player.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Must have experience in planning, organizing and executing a varied schedule of life enrichment opportunities for all levels of seniors from those who are very active to those with cognitive impairments resulting from Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Must have exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff.
• Ability to supervise associates and set up and train volunteers.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Skills

• Experience providing programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other related Dementia in a long‑term care setting beyond the minimum requirements.

Pay range and compensation package

• 401k.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.