Memory Care Life Enrichment Director

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy

Health Savings Account

Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Washington Gardens Memory Care in Tigard, OR, seeks a Life Enrichment Director to plan and oversee resident life enrichment and volunteer programs, including event transportation for independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities.

The role requires developing engaging activity programs, coordinating calendars, and ensuring all care plans reflect residents' activity preferences, with leadership of Lifestyle staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Gerontology or related field preferred.
• Certified Activity Director preferred; experience with senior programs.
• Experience in retirement/long-term care activities department.
• Proficiency with Windows/Microsoft Office.
• Must have or obtain Class C Driver's license and clean record.
• Strong creativity and group leadership.
• Excellent organizational and budgeting skills.
• Ability to plan within a budget and maintain financial records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging activity programs aligned with Ovation's Mission and Core Values.
• Develop and distribute a monthly activities calendar and newsletter for residents and family members.
• Coordinate and schedule outside vendors and presenters.
• Participate in community event planning with the marketing staff.
• Prepare person-centered activities as descriptions for the monthly calendar.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure residents' service plan preferences are updated in the EHR.
• Review resident care plans quarterly for activity alignment and needs.
• Lead and motivate Lifestyle staff and volunteers to provide high-quality programming.
• Schedule department work hours, vacations, and holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Budget management

Team supervision

CPR/BLS certified

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Resident relations

Education

Bachelor's in Gerontology

Tools

Windows

EMR documentation

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Washington Gardens Memory Care in Tigard, OR, seeks a Life Enrichment Director to plan and oversee resident life enrichment and volunteer programs, including event transportation for independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities.

The role requires developing engaging activity programs, coordinating calendars, and ensuring all care plans reflect residents' activity preferences, with leadership of Lifestyle staff and volunteers.