Director of Life Enrichment

Job Description

When you work at Oakmont Gardens, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! The Oakmont Gardens is recruiting for Director of Life Enrichment. In this role you will be responsible for the planning, coordinating and directing of a wide and varied scope of activities and programming which meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental needs of the residents.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Director of Life Enrichment:

• Assess resident preferences and develop a program of opportunities that are meaningful to the residents served and enhance their sense of well-being (identity, growth, autonomy, security, connectedness, meaning and joy)
• Provide overall leadership to and management of Life Enrichment Associates
• Coordinate a dynamic and active volunteer program
• Plan, coordinate and direct a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in areas of lifestyle activity.
• Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.
• Plan and execute diverse and engaging programs to meet the needs of a diverse resident population including newly retired seniors seeking a carefree lifestyle, seniors in need of physical assistance, and seniors in varying stages of memory loss.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in recreational activities/life enrichment or the equivalent of working experience in the field.
• Three years' working experience in activities/life enrichment with seniors.
• Experience working with memory care residents desired; supervisory experience preferred.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! EEO Employer