Life Enrichment Director

Aegis Living; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k plan

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Aegis Living in Seattle is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to design, facilitate, and oversee a comprehensive activities program that respects residents' life stories and preferences, promoting dignity and individuality.

You will orient new residents, supervise Life Enrichment staff and drivers, coordinate volunteers and family events, and collaborate with management to deliver outstanding care and an engaging daily experience.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience with the elderly in assisted living or related field.
• One year experience in activity program planning and development.
• Proficient with newsletter and calendar publications.
• Degree in music, art, or recreational therapy preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate multi-passenger vehicles.
• Certification in activity training preferred.
• Strong relationship-building with residents.

Responsibilities

• Design, facilitate, and conduct a comprehensive activities program for all residents.
• Orient new residents to the community.
• Supervise the Life Enrichment Assistant and/or Driver.
• Plan and supervise volunteer services within the community.
• Coordinate resident family events.

Skills

Resident relations

Event planning

Communication skills

Computer skills

Driver's license

Activity training certification

Communication with residents

Education

Music/art/recreational therapy degree

Tools

Newsletter software

Calendar software

Job description

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.

Full Time

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 $30.00/Hr.

Max Salary

USD $30.00/Hr.