Senior Living Life Enrichment Director

Anne Arundel Operations LLC; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits Packages

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to develop and implement meaningful activity and recreational programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents. You will lead a team, engage families, and ensure programs meet Harmony Senior Services guidelines while promoting physical and psychosocial wellbeing.

You will plan daily and monthly activities, coordinate with staff and volunteers, and manage the activities budget.

Qualifications

• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or eligible for certification.
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year of which was full time in a long-term care setting providing programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias.
• Certified Dementia Practitioner or eligible for certification.
• Must have current First Aid and CPR certification or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the senior population.
• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate the ability to work responsibly & independently as well as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops an effective resident activities program for IL, AL, and MC.
• Serves as a management team member to identify resident needs and participate in decisions about program plans.
• Attends resident association meetings and coordinates with committees to identify needs.
• Provides a link between resident associations and staff.
• Oversees daily activity program and monthly activity planning for all levels of care.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Activities professional

Certified Dementia Practitioner

First Aid & CPR

Excellent communication

Job description

Harmony Senior Services in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to develop and implement meaningful activity and recreational programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents. You will lead a team, engage families, and ensure programs meet Harmony Senior Services guidelines while promoting physical and psychosocial wellbeing.

You will plan daily and monthly activities, coordinate with staff and volunteers, and manage the activities budget.