What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Director position at NHC and Affiliates?
Position: Life Enrichment Director
Position Highlights:
- Assess each individual patient to determine activity interests and needs.
- Provide therapeutic activities which meet the individual interests and
needs of each patient. - Facilitating monthly Resident Council meetings
- Supervising activities assistants to include training, scheduling, evaluation, etc.
- Managing the center volunteer program to include recruitment, training, scheduling and recognition
- Ensuring that all local, State and Federal guidelines regarding programming are met
- Partnering with other departments to support marketing efforts in the community
- Other duties as assigned
Why NHC?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family – oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
Experience
- Prior experience in Activities in Senior Living preferred
- High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in related field (Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, etc.) preferred but not required.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging activities and events.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs with the ability to learn new applications.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends to meet the needs of residents and staff.
- Ability to set-up/tear-down for activities; including, but not limited to, moving furniture and setting up folding tables.
- Clean driving record.
Benefits
Earned Time Off
Holiday Incentive Pay
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
Flex Spending Plan
401k with generous company contributions
Flexible Schedule
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Advancement Opportunities
Work Location:
NHC HealthCare Lexington
2993 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/lexington/
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