Life Enrichment Director

Cherrywood Memory Care; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Chancellor Health Care Inc, located in Windsor, seeks a Life Enrichment Coordinator to design and deliver programs enriching residents’ physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. You will lead hands-on activities, develop a weekly calendar, and produce communications for the community to showcase events and successes.

The role emphasizes resident-centered service, collaboration with care teams, and active involvement in community events, transportation coordination, and

Qualifications

• Ability to operate standard office equipment and effectively utilize various technologies (computers, iPad/tablet, Word, internet, email, social media).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members and handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong communication and resident-centered service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement educational and recreational programs for residents.
• Create a seven-day-a-week calendar of activities.
• Develop monthly newsletters and calendars.
• Encourage resident participation in life enrichment activities.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
• Coordinate transportation to outings and events.
• Assist in planning community events and decorations.
• Capture stories and photos for press releases and Home Office.
• Supervise program leaders and vendors.
• Report health or behavior changes to leadership.

Skills

Creative/artistic

Team collaboration

Tech literacy

Tools

Word processing

iPad/Tablets

Internet & email

Job description

Job Description

Life Enrichment Coordinator- Full Time

Starting Rate: $21.63-$24.88 (Dependent on prior experience and other qualifying factors)

Chancellor Health Care Inc, locatedin Windsor, seeks an experienced Life Enrichment Coordinator. This is a rare opportunity for an initiative-taking and high energy person to be responsible for designing and executing programs to enrich the physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of each resident in accordance with their individual preference. The ideal applicant will enjoy “hands‑on” leadership and understand that foremost, success in this setting isn’t just about achieving a singular goal, it’s about knowing your residents and meeting their needs. Our goal is to be known for providing outstanding customer service in a caring environment.

We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, paid time off – vacation, sick, holiday and personal time off.

Our focus is on Honoring Choice for every resident. We believe that it is our responsibility to change how we see and navigate the day so that our residents do not have to change who they are and what they’ve always done.
We are COMMITTED to NURTURING those who live and work with us to enjoy their fullest POTENTIAL through RESPECT, PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCES, and PARTNERSHIP.

Among the responsibilities of the role are:

• Responsible for planning and implementing programs and activities which provide educational and recreational programs and outings, opportunities for socialization, fitness, and wellness activities, as well as spiritual life support based on the interests and preferences of residents.
• Develop an innovative and engaging seven day a week, monthly calendar of programs and activities by the first of every month.
• Design and produce a professional-quality monthly newsletter, a monthly activities calendar and daily activity calendar which incorporates the communities’ events and programs on a timely basis.
• Enthusiastically encourage and motivate residents to attend and participate in life enrichment programs, activities, and outings.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises all volunteers for life enrichment programs.
• Plan parties and activities as well as assist in decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
• Assist Director of Community Relations with planning and execution of community events and activities, including housewarmings to welcome new residents.
• Coordinate transportation of residents to and from outings, religious services, shopping, and activities. This may include driving company bus when required.
• Create stories for press releases and social media including providing high quality pictures to Home Office.
• Recruits, schedules, and supervises program leaders, general contractor entertainers, religious professionals, and vendors.
• Communicate changes observed in resident’s health or behavior patterns to Resident Services Coordinator and Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Any creative/craft, art or musical expertise or experience is a plus but not required.
• Show a consistent ability to collaborate effectively with team members, coordinate multiple tasks, maintain a cheerful outlook, and work well under pressure.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and effectively utilize various technologies including use of computers, iPad/Tablet, Word programming, internet access, email, and social media.
• Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company bus or vehicle and/or personal vehicle). Must have clean driving record and possess valid driver’s license.

If you are ready to meet the challenge of providing quality services to our seniors, please consider this unique opportunity to be an integral part of the team at Chancellor Health Care Inc.