Resident Life Enrichment Director

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center in Overland Park, Kansas is seeking an organized, energetic, and compassionate Activities Director to lead our life-enrichment program for residents with diverse needs.

You will plan, develop, implement, and oversee recreational, social, educational, spiritual, and therapeutic activities; supervise staff; coordinate with nursing, therapy, social services, and families; maintain records and ensure compliance with regulations; work mostly daytime with some

Qualifications

• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, memory care, recreation, therapeutic activities, or a related setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of resident-centered programming, documentation, care planning, and long-term care regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive activities and life enrichment program for facility residents.
• Develop and maintain a monthly activity calendar that provides a variety of individual, small-group, and large-group programming.
• Ensure activities reflect residents' interests, abilities, preferences, cultural backgrounds, and care needs.
• Lead and supervise Activities Department staff, including scheduling, delegation, training, and ongoing support.
• Participate in resident assessments, care planning, interdisciplinary meetings, and other required clinical or operational processes related to resident activities and psychosocial well-being.
• Maintain required activity documentation, participation records, assessments, progress notes, and other records in accordance with facility policy and applicable regulations.
• Provide and coordinate programming that supports residents' physical, social, emotional, cognitive, recreational, and spiritual well-being.
• Plan and coordinate special events, holiday programs, resident celebrations, outings, entertainment, and community involvement.
• Develop individualized activity approaches for residents who are unable or unwilling to participate in traditional group programming.
• Adapt activities for residents with physical limitations, cognitive impairment, communication challenges, behavioral needs, or other clinical considerations.
• Build strong relationships with residents and become familiar with their individual interests, routines, histories, and preferences.
• Encourage resident choice and participation while respecting each resident's right to decline activities.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other departments to support resident participation and quality of life.
• Communicate activity schedules, special events, and resident needs to staff, residents, and families as appropriate.
• Manage activity supplies, equipment, entertainment, and departmental resources within the established budget.
• Support resident council meetings and assist with addressing resident feedback related to activities and quality of life.
• Participate in facility leadership meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and other operational activities as assigned.

Job description

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center in Overland Park, Kansas is seeking an organized, energetic, and compassionate Activities Director to lead our life-enrichment program for residents with diverse needs.

You will plan, develop, implement, and oversee recreational, social, educational, spiritual, and therapeutic activities; supervise staff; coordinate with nursing, therapy, social services, and families; maintain records and ensure compliance with regulations; work mostly daytime with some