Life Enrichment Director

Smith Mountain Lake Health & Rehab Center; Moneta (VA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Pay Options

On-Demand Pay

Weekly Pay

Positive, Family-Like Atmosphere

Generous PTO & Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Strong, Stable Leadership

Brand new construction

90-bed facility

Located in Smith Mountain Lake area

Résumé du poste

Smith Mountain Lake Health & Rehab Center seeks a Life Enrichment Director to lead a comprehensive life enrichment program that enhances resident well-being.

You will plan, organize, and direct activities that meet residents' social, emotional, educational, and recreational needs, while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. This role requires CTRS/ADC/COTA certification and prior leadership in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold CTRS (NCTRC) or ADC (NCCAP) or COTA certification.
• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years in a social or recreation program within the last five years, with at least one year full-time in a patient activities program in a healthcare setting.
• CTRS/ LTC experience preferred.
• Must communicate in English and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsabilités

• Enhance resident wellness and quality of life through planning, organizing and directing the life enrichment program.
• Ensure programs meet federal, state, and local standards and the facility’s policies.
• Collaborate with administration to maintain health, sanitary and infection control policies.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Formation

CTRS (NCTRC)

ADC (NCCAP)

COTA (state)

Bachelors in therapeutic recreation or related field

Description du poste

Come work for a team that goes the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of others!

We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026! As an employee recently said, “I feel I have a lot of support. I feel like part of the team.”

Advantages:

• Flexible Pay Options– Choose On-Demand Payand get paid as soon as tomorrowfor work done today or opt for our Weekly Payschedule!

• Positive, Family-Like Atmosphere– Work in a fun, supportive environment where teamwork and care go hand-in-hand.

• Generous PTO & Benefits – Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

• Career Growth Opportunities– Take advantage of our Loan and Forgiveness program as well as other educational programs to advance your nursing career.

• Strong, Stable Leadership – Join a team led by experienced managers who are committed to customer service excellenceand staff development.

• Brand new construction, 90-bed facility!

• Located conveniently in the Smith Mountain Lake community!

Benefits and Perks*:

• DAILY Pay!

• Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more. Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.

• 401K through Fidelity

• Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities

• Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare

• Wellness programs offered through WebMD

• Employee recognition programs

• Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of your job is to enhance resident wellness and quality of life through planning, organizing, developing, implementing and directing the overall life enrichment program and operation of the Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures. Will ensure that an on-going life enrichment program is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the spiritual, emotional, social, physical, educational/intellectual, occupational, cultural, recreational, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Performs other duties as directed by the Administrator. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the community's administration and Life Enrichment Policies and Procedures.

Education/Qualifications:

• Must be a certified therapeutic recreational therapist, CTRS through NCTRC; or an Activity Director Certified, ADC through NCCAP; or a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA who is certified through the state in which the community is located.

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related field is preferred but not required.

• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years and prefer one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting as a director.

• CTRS Experience preferred.

• LTC experience preferred.

• Must be able to communicate in English and have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Must possess and demonstrate the ability to carry out both verbal and written directions.

• Must possess and demonstrate good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Shift & Wage:

• Full-Time Opportunity Available

• Shifts Needed: Days

  • Occasional Evenings and Weekends

• Wage: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

*Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age and military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.