Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director)

Creekside Continuing Care Community; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (for those eligible)

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Regency Grand of West Covina is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to lead the community's life enrichment program and fulfill residents' social needs and interests. You will guide and influence residents' lives as part of the team, creating meaningful daily activities and fostering a positive atmosphere.

Responsibilities include developing a balanced activity program, managing volunteers, coordinating external groups, and overseeing supplies and budget while upholding Cascade Living's mission

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing a varied schedule of life enrichment for seniors, including those with dementia.
• Compassionate representation of the community in a professional manner.
• Ability to motivate residents and adapt activities to cognitive/functional levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pursue a varied program of meaningful activities across physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, vocational and cognitive elements.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and time management.
• Inspire volunteers and staff to engage residents in meaningful activities throughout the day and evening.
• Ensure positive engagement of residents, family, friends and team members with an open-door atmosphere.
• Coordinate visits from community groups (pet therapy, schools, churches, entertainers).
• Maintain inventory of supplies and manage budget.
• Promote Cascade Living's mission, values and beliefs.

Skills

Life enrichment planning

Volunteer coordination

Resident engagement

Budget management

Job description

As the Life Enrichment Director at Regency Grand, you’ll lead the life enrichment program for the community and fulfill the social needs and interests of our residents. Your guidance and influence on their lives will bring a sense of success, meaning and purpose, which makes you an integral part of the team.

What we look for in a Life Enrichment Director:

• 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

• Compassionate individuals who will represent our community in a positive and professional manner

• Ability to motivate, encourage residents; knowledge of how to adapt life skills to the cognitive and functional ability of each resident

• Experience driving a passenger shuttle bus preferred

• Requires First Aid and CPR certification per state requirements

• Ownership attitude who is able to stay focused despite interruptions throughout the day

What you can expect to do as Life Enrichment Director:

• Develop and pursue a varied program of meaningful activities and events that is balanced in the physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, vocational, and cognitive elements

• Demonstrate organizational skills around time management

• Inspire, motivate and encourage volunteers and fellow team members to engage residents in meaningful, purposeful activities throughout the day and evening

• Ensure positive engagement of residents, family, friends, and team members by maintaining a positive, open-door atmosphere

• Arrange for community groups to come into the community, such as pet therapy, schools, churches, and entertainers

• Maintain inventory of supplies and manages budget

• Promote the mission, values and beliefs of Cascade Living

Required Certifications:

• Activity Director Certificate

• Food Workers Card

• CPR & First Aid Certification

• Valid Drivers License

$23.00 - $25.00/hour
*Depending on Experience

Job Type:

• Full Time

• Weekend Availability Required

Cascade Living Group's Benefit Offerings:

• Competitive wages

• Career Pathways

• Health Insurance (for those eligible)

• Voluntary benefits (Disability, Accident, Life)

• Flexible pet insurance for cats and dogs

• 401K (with company match)

• Payroll advances on earned wages

• Perks at Work Discount Program

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Longevity Bonuses

Cascade Living is committed to the quality of life around us, as individuals and as a company. You’ll find that we’re different as our focus is to create a culture of wellness and purposeful living for both residents and employees alike. This is why our motto is:

TheDifference Between Living and Living Well…

Regency Grand of West Covina (Assisted Living and Memory) provides care for residents and their families coming from all over the region. We invite you to learn more about us and meet the team at:

https://www.cascadeliving.com/community/regency-grand-of-west-covina/

Cascade Living Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All offers of employment are conditioned on passing a background check.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 360-979-0149 or [e-mail].