Life Enrichment Director

Harmony Senior Services; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is hiring a Life Enrichment Director at our Hockessin, DE community. You will design and lead engaging activities across independent living, assisted living, and memory care, aligning with residents’ needs and wellness goals.

The role involves coordinating monthly activity plans, supervising staff and volunteers, and ensuring programs stay within budget while maintaining high-quality resident engagement.

Qualifications

• Certified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body; or two years of related senior program experience, including dementia care.
• Must maintain applicable state dementia-specific training.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or eligibility within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement meaningful activity and recreational programs for IL, AL and MC.
• Plan monthly activity programs for all levels of care; assess resident needs and resources.
• Attend resident association meetings and coordinate with families to promote participation.
• Oversee program budget and maintain supplies; supervise volunteers and staff involved in activities.
• Provide guidance to staff on life enrichment and residents’ quality of life.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Communication skills

Leadership

Team player

Education

Certified Dementia Practitioner

Equivalency: two years relevant experience in senior programs

Tools

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

621 McGovern Road, Hockessin, Delaware 19707

Job Description

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.

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.

Requirements: 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 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 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 Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays 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.

Why Harmony?

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