Life Enrichment Director

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Laurel (MD); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 575.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

401k benefits

Training & development

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Resumo da vaga

Harmony Senior Services, LLC in Laurel, Maryland seeks a Life Enrichment Director to develop and implement meaningful programs across IL, AL, MC, promoting wellbeing for residents. You will plan monthly activities, meet new residents, coordinate volunteers, and manage the programming budget.

The role requires a Certified Dementia Practitioner or eligible, strong communication, organization, and leadership to support staff, families, and residents in a diverse senior living community.

Qualificações

• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional with recognized certification.
• Be a Certified Dementia Practitioner or eligible for certification.
• Maintain state dementia-specific training requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication with residents, families, staff.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement meaningful activity programs for IL/AL/MC.
• Plan monthly activities for all care levels.
• Meet each new resident to complete the Life Profile.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities and supervise volunteers.
• Oversee programming budget and expenses.
• Represent the community professionally to residents, families, and staff.

Conhecimentos

Therapeutic recreation

Dementia care

Communication

Organization

Supervision

First Aid/ CPR

Formação

Certified Dementia Practitioner

Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Descrição da vaga

3825 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, Maryland 20724

Job Description

The Life Enrichment Director shalldevelop andimplement meaningful activityand recreationalprograms for the entire community, including Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and Memory Care (MC). The programs mustembrace 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

Pay Range:

$35,568.00 - $575,000.14