Life Enrichment Director

The Pillars of Mankato provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments for seniors in a specially designed community. We incorporate the seven components of wellness (emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental, and occupational) into our 118 units that make up The Pillars. Located near the intersection of US 14 and 169, our community offers a bus service for residents to use for our outings.

The Life Enrichment Director develops, plans, implements, and evaluates the life enrichment programming which provides for the optimization of resident physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cognitive well-being. Life Enrichment Directors help bring to life Ebenezer's cornerstones: Life Long Learning, Dimensions Program for Dementia Care, Crafted Culinary, Spiritual Care, Wellness, and Intergenerational Programming.

Responsibilities

• Develops program and activities reflective of resident interests.
• Assesses resident areas of interest and need. Designs and implements programs to meet identified psychosocial needs of residents. Develops activity care plan based on resident areas of interest and needs and tracks resident engagement. Documents as required.
• Ensures, through observation and evaluation, that residents maintain a high level of engagement and independence.
• Plans, conducts and/or coordinates activities and special events.
• Orders and maintains supplies needed for activities.
• Encourages resident participation.
• Communicates and coordinates events in conjunction with other facility activities.
• Hires, trains, and supervises Life Enrichment Assistants.
• Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents:
• Promotes independence of residents by offering choices and encouraging self-help skills.
• Encourages and assists residents in developing the confidence to participate in group activities.
• Assists residents in developing relationships and effectively socializing.
• Reports change in resident attitude, mood or physical status to appropriate staff.
• Communicates with family members as appropriate.
• Evaluates activity care plan ensuring that activities are completed appropriately and are suitable to reach and maintain the highest level of engagement and independence.
• Provides new resident orientation/assessment to determine interests/needs to design appropriate activity care plan.
• Coordinates community volunteers:
• Adheres to volunteer onboarding policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains system to effectively utilize volunteers to enhance programs designed to meet psychosocial needs of residents.
• Recruits, trains and assigns volunteers within the building.
• Provides volunteer recognition for work performed.
• Assesses need for volunteer services and assigns as needed.
• Supervises volunteers to maintain a high quality of service.
• Develops relationships with local organizations and promotes their involvement with the facility.
• Drives Ebenezer van/bus for resident outings:
• Reviews and completes Vehicle Requirements – Transporting Residents Checklist prior to each resident outing.
• Maintains a log of transportation services and tasks performed throughout the driving period.
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of passengers.
• Practices sound, safe judgment when performing transportation services, including but not limited to fire/disaster procedures and infection control procedures.
• Recognizes and acts appropriately on safety hazards and incidents.
• Follows all laws with regard to operating a motor vehicle.
• Immediately reports any traffic violations or accidents.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree
• 2 years experience in Assisted Living or SNF programming
• Drivers License in good standing
• Medical Exam Certification
• Must be at least 21-years old
• Must be insurable under the employers Auto Insurance Coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: List – Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy
• 3 years

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebennezercares.org/employee-benefits

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Salary : $24 - $33