COTA- Director of Life Enrichment

Job Description

Job Description

COTA-Director of Life Enrichment

Full time

Everything we do at The Wesley Community is guided by our Core Values which form the acronym "CARES". These Core Values are COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, EXCELLENCE and SPIRIT. It's more than a job: it's caring that starts in the heart.

What will I do as the Director of Life Enrichment with The Wesley Community?

The primary purpose of The Director of Life Enrichment is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Life Enrichment Department, including oversight of the Spiritual Care Coordinator role, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that an on-going program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive care plan, the interests and the physical, mental, spiritual and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Additional responsibilities required include:

·          Working closely with Therapy, Nursing and MDS to provide Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities per physician orders.

·         Document resident progress toward occupational therapy goals.

·         Maintain current and professional knowledge of Occupational Therapy practices within acceptable professional standards.

·         Finalize all activity calendars.

·         Oversee completion of the Life Enrichment assessments after admission to establish an activity care plan which includes measurable goals.

Requirements :

·         Current New York State COTA Licensure.

·          Must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience dealing with social or recreational programs. Geriatric population preferred.

·         Must have experience in instruction and activities programming related to the aged, ill and or handicapped

·         Must have experience in community affairs/relations with proven ability to coordinate activities and programs.

·         Excellent and proven customer service skills with referral sources required.

·         Prior supervisory experience preferred.

The Wesley Community strives to have its employees be a part of a culture of excellence and to enjoy their work. Our team is also committed to making sure our employees are rewarded for superior effort and performance and get a chance to have fun as part of their employment experience at The Wesley Community.

We offer competitive and team-focused Employee Benefits to include:

• Competitive pay

• A full benefits package

• Paid Time off- PTO

• Paid Holidays

• Flexible scheduling options

• Weekly Pay Periods and Daily Pay Option

• A 401K retirement plan

• Tuition assistance and scholarships

• Opportunities for growth and development

• A caring and supportive teamwork environment

• Perks such as self-care support and EAP

• A fun work environment including theme weeks, recognition events, and opportunities for staff involvement

About the Wesley Community:

For over 50 years, The Wesley Community has provided services and programs with a commitment to compassion, caring and excellence. Our distinctive continuum of care offers a unique balance of community living and care giving that ensures quality of life at every stage of life.

We are a mission driven, not-for-profit organization that puts people first. We are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation, and a personal approach to care and services. We encourage and support our residents in their efforts to achieve their goals, and we treat them respectfully.