Activities Director

POSITION: Life Enrichment Director

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

FLSA: Exempt

OUR MISSION: We focus on providing genuine hospitality and five-star quality care.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a passionate and creative individual to join our team as a Life Enrichment Director. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing programs and new activities that enhance the quality of life for our residents. The Life Enrichment Director will foster an engaging and fulfilling environment that promotes physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being. Directly supervises volunteers for the community, and indirectly supervises persons assigned to activities during evening and/or weekend hours.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Meets Ciel Senior Living Standards established for the Activities department.
• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Plans a varied monthly activity calendar with at least 5 activities per day (6 activities per day for excellent performance) addressing all resident's needs, active and passive, in-house and outside activities. Additionally, the activities should address the preferences of the residents.
• Arranges for appropriate spiritual activities both in and outside of the community as reflected by resident preferences.
• Posts a community calendar monthly according to Ciel Senior Living Standards.
• Encourages all residents to participate in some or all of activities. Maintains record of resident attendance.
• Drives the community vehicle to transport residents on trips outside of the community for shopping, entertainment, education, and/or to obtain medical or dental services, as assigned. Records activity participation upon completion of each activity.
• Participates in the planning and coordination of Family Nights.
• Works with the Sales Director in planning and assisting with all community programs which involve residents/staff/family participation.
• Arranges for a variety of exercise opportunities suitable for the elderly population to enhance residents’ mobility, strength, bone mass, and social interaction.
• Oversee the Resident Welcome Home program in conjunction with the Sales Director to ensure each new resident makes a happy, healthy transition to the community.
• Prepares or directs preparation of a monthly community newsletter to inform residents, families, prospects, and referral sources of major events at the community.
• Attends Resident Council Meetings and takes minutes to record all suggestions or concerns of the residents.
• Communicates with other department heads and staff to gain necessary participation in activities as necessary.
• Performs activity assessments on all new residents and reassesses each year for all residents to understand resident abilities and preferences.
• Recruits and trains volunteers to assist with activities in the community.
• Manages expenses within given budget parameters utilizing spend-down sheets.
• Keeps sufficient activity program and craft supplies on hand for in-house entertainment. Participates on weekends in the Manager on Duty program as assigned.
• Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance and ethics program policies and procedures. Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Maintains appropriate degree of confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned and which relate to the success of the community and Comfort, and Happiness of our residents.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university, or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Assisted Living Activities certification, if required by State.
• Must be in possession of, or could obtain, a valid state driver’s license.
• Able to safely operate community vehicles.
• Travel may be required as needed.
• Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
• Sit – sit infrequently.
• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.