Life Enrichment Director

Job Description

Life Enrichment Director | Recover-Care Healthcare

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Recover-Care Healthcare, located in [Location not specified]. Recover-Care Healthcare is dedicated to providing compassionate care in senior living communities. This role is crucial for transforming a building full of seniors into a vibrant home and true community, focusing on connection and relationships. The Life Enrichment Director is the heart of the community, responsible for creating joyful and engaging experiences that enhance the physical and psychological well-being of residents.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person, [Location not specified]

• Mission: To create a vibrant and active community life for senior living residents by fostering connection, relationships, and joyful experiences.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Development: Design and establish daily, weekly, and special event programming, including fitness classes, arts, music, games, and outings, ensuring alignment with individual needs and preferences.
• Resident-Centered Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand residents’ life histories, hobbies, and capabilities, using this information to personalize activity plans and care.
• Operational Management: Oversee the departmental budget, order necessary equipment and supplies, and ensure all recreation services comply with company policies, federal, and state regulations.
• Community Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with residents, their families, volunteers, and external community organizations to enhance participation and integrate community resources into programs.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers, providing guidance to achieve the consistent delivery of high-quality recreation services.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a CNA Certificate. This role operates at a director level, leading community life initiatives.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in planning activities for groups of people, coupled with prior experience in leadership roles. A clean driving record is also required.
• Skills: Strong organization and time management abilities, along with great communication skills for interacting with residents, families, staff, and the community.
• Bonus: A genuine love for taking care of seniors, which is central to fostering a compassionate and engaging environment.