Life Enrichment Director

Job Description

Job Description

Pay $63,000 - $68,000/year

At Inspirations of Northbrook, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join Inspirations of Northbrook, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.

Full-time benefits include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay : Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Daily pay : Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401K with employer match : Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.
• Life Insurance : Company paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability : Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work
• Referral Bonuses : Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
• Tuition Reimbursement : Invest in your education with our support
• Employee Assistance Program : Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges

Summary of Duties of the Life Enrichment/Activities Director

The Life Enrichment/Activities Director is responsible for the organization, planning, and facilitation of activity programs designed to promote the wellness of an Assisted Living resident population, support the Wellness Director in dealing with resident-related issues, and creation of a supportive, enjoyable lifestyle for the residents.  The Life Enrichment/Activities Director reports to the Executive Director.

Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment/Activities Director

• Familiar with and adheres to state regulations and company policy and procedures pertaining to activities.
• Completes My Life Story for each resident in collaboration with the resident and/or family preferably prior to or during the move-in process (no later than 3 business days after move-in).  Files original in the resident’s chart and keeps a copy in a secure area that is accessible to associates; uses My Life Story to develop a base on which to create the program of activities to meet the residents’ individual needs.
• Ensures that the program will include morning, afternoon, and evening activities, 7 days a week, 365 days a year; Present for or assures coverage for all activities, including those occurring on holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• Creates a well-balanced program to reflect activities that meet residents’ social, emotional, recreational, spiritual, educational, and physical needs.
• Plans activities and makes arrangements to carry out plans; Creates a monthly calendar of activities/events, which is posted centrally in the community by the first of each month.  A copy is also given to each resident.
• Maintains program activities within the budget, purchases departmental supplies, keeps a record of expenditures via expense spenddown sheets, and turns in receipts for payment/reimbursement in a timely manner.
• Monitors inventory and is responsible for activities, supplies, and equipment.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Community Resident Council, coordinates and may lead monthly Resident Council Meeting, with minutes recorded and maintained in the Life Enrichment Department.
• Develops a transportation program to include regularly scheduled trips into the community (i.e., shopping, meals out, etc.); For Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities, collaborates with the Wellness Director to devise a schedule that allows the van to be scheduled for medical appointments on a regular basis; Assist in escorting residents on trips, as necessary.
• Assists the Sales Team in developing and implementing the community’s marketing plan; Provide tours to the residents; May be required to serve as weekend Manager on Duty per the community’s program.
• Participates in stand-up meetings, family meetings, and other meetings as requested by the Executive Director.
• Coordinates volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers; Includes residents and family volunteers when available and appropriate; Contacts community sources to expand volunteer base and to vary resident activities.
• Works with other department heads as needed to ensure activities run smoothly (i.e. submits special event request forms to Food Service Director for activities requiring food).
• Responsible for care of pets, which belong to the community; Maintains veterinary records as required by State regulations; May enlist the help of volunteers (resident or outside) but is ultimately responsible for the proper care of each pet.
• Supervise and provide direction to Life Enrichment Assistants.
• Attends community in-services and teaches as requested.
• Maintains certification, if certified, according to standards set forth by the certification’s governing body.

Non-Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment/Activities Director

• Participates in New Hire Orientation by teaching the Life Enrichment segment.
• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Degree or experience in Human Services, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, or Art Therapy desired.
• Must complete within State required time frame, any training required by the State in which the community is located for Life Enrichment Directors.
• Minimum of one year working with the senior population.
• Good organization planning and communication skills.
• Arts and Crafts and musical ability and familiarity with Wellness Programming desired.
• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities; Considerable initiative, judgment, and leadership skills are also required.
• Must possess a high level of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in workloads, assignments, hours, and days (i.e., weekends, evenings, holidays).
• Job requires frequent sitting and standing; Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and lift and/or push 40 pounds.
• Must have a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must obtain appropriate Driver’s License in order to drive the van for activities.

There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally.  The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.