Life Enrichment Director: Inspire Senior Living Programs

Bwpcanton; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bwpcanton seeks a Life Enrichment Director for its senior living facility in Hamburg. You will design, implement, and evaluate activity programs aimed at the physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of residents.

The role emphasizes teamwork with staff and volunteers, creating engaging events, calendars, and transportation for outings, while maintaining budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Certificate in activity programming or equivalent preferable, college education a plus.
• Good physical health.
• Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults.
• Ability to train, supervise, lead, and motivate people.
• Ability to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a complex workload.
• Possess exceptional communication and language, both oral and written, to perform job duties and communicate with residents, staff, family members, etc. as needed.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled for activity programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program to help meet the physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Activity programming should include large group activities, small group activities, and 1:1 groupings, as well as special events.
• Communicate, advise, and inform the Manager/Executive Director and other department supervisors of activity programs and upcoming events.
• Cultivate community resources and entertainers to schedule various activities including special events.
• Create monthly activity calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with the dates, times, and location of programs.
• Conduct and/or oversee activities as needed, encouraging resident involvement.
• Coordinate and host special events, including holiday events. Decorate community according to those events.
• Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines.
• Arrange transportation for regular and/or special outings.
• Cultivate opportunities for residents to engage in various community service projects.
• Develop and maintain a solid volunteer base through building relationships in the community, with staff, and resident family members.
• Train employees to conduct activities and encourage resident participation, especially during evenings and weekends.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bwpcanton seeks a Life Enrichment Director for its senior living facility in Hamburg. You will design, implement, and evaluate activity programs aimed at the physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of residents.

The role emphasizes teamwork with staff and volunteers, creating engaging events, calendars, and transportation for outings, while maintaining budgets and schedules.