Life Enrichment Director - Activities

The Woodlands at Canterfield

West Dundee, IL 

The Woodlands at Canterfield is currently seeking a Director of Life Enrichment / Activities Director for our facility located in West Dundee, IL. We believe that each of us is a story that is always unfolding, and our mission is to ensure that we celebrate every moment of this life. At Franciscan Ministries, we believe that to do this, each of us must come from a place of joy. Our vision of service at Franciscan Ministries is to provide excellent, person-centered care designed to help our residents experience the fullness of their lives wherever they find themselves on life’s journey. Key to our approach are associates with joyful, compassionate hearts, willing to pursue their purpose by sharing their gifts and skills with the residents entrusted to their care. The Director of Life Enrichment is responsible for creating a social atmosphere emphasizing the spirit of ‘Joyful Living’ by promoting and coordinating events and activities for the residents. The Director of Life Enrichment will direct and oversee the events and activities and ensure that the services offered produce the highest possible level of resident satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilitites:

• Provide residents with the opportunity to exercise the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of their lives as well as provide opportunities for personal growth, cultural enrichment and continuing education.
• Have experience planning and executing sophisticated and stimulating activities
• Must be caring, compassionate, and always provide excellent customer service.
• Manages all Life Enrichment, transportation attendant CNAs and Aides
• Responsible for the daily life enrichment program schedule for all levels of ability seven (7) days a week.
• Prepare monthly activity calendar for distribution to all residents and families.
• Educates, trains and encourages team members on life enrichment opportunities to make meaningful connections.
• Develops and pursues a varied program of meaningful activities and events that is balanced in the physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, vocational and cognitive elements.
• Arranges for community groups to come into the Community, schools, churches, and entertainers.
• Purchases and maintains equipment and supplies in accordance with budgetary guidelines
• Maintain documentation as required by regulatory agency or community policy.
• Completes assessments that matches resident interest and ability.
• Exhibits Joyful Living, service-oriented behaviors and actions to help provide a pleasant and supportive environment for those we serve.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Healthcare Related Field;
• Bachelor’s Preferred Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreation program
• One year of supervisory experience
• Must have outstanding Critical thinking skills Outstanding customer service skills Excellent associate relation skills

EmployeeBenefits:

• Competitive Compensation Group Health, Dental, Vision
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 401k 
• Generous Paid Time Off

About Franciscan Ministries: At Franciscan Ministries, we believe that to do this, each of us come from a place of joy. Our vision of service is to provide excellent, person-centered care designed to help our residents experience the fullness of their lives wherever they find themselves on life’s journey. We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is encouraging and nurturing of your career path. DFWP/EOE/e-verify. Are you ready to write the next chapter of your story? 

About the Company:
Woodlands at Canterfield