What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Director position at Saint Therese?
Saint Therese is looking for an experienced Life Enrichment Director (full-time) to oversee the Life Enrichment activites for the St. Mary of the Woods campus in Avon, OH and the Saint Therese Westlake campus.
Saint Therese At St. Mary Of The Woods Community
St. Mary of the Woods was built with a deep Catholic foundation, and it has an impeccable reputation for quality care in the marketplace. Built in 2005, it has 179 total units with 81 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 50 rooms in skilled nursing and transitional care. It is a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, recognized as a 2024 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News and World Report and is open to people of any faith tradition.
Saint Therese Westlake Community
Saint Therese Westlake is community full of care and comfort where the dedicated staff make every resident feel like part of the family. Our cozy community is the perfect balance of professionally trained staff in a peaceful home-like setting. This campus has 33 beds for Memory Care and Assisted Living.
Responsibilities
The Life Enrichment Director coordinates, develops and implements comprehensive therapeutic recreation programs and services utilizing staff expertise, family, and community resources to meet the psychosocial, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of the residents.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy, or related health care field. Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is preferred but not required.
Experience: Minimum of two years managerial experience required; experience in developing and implementing social or recreation programs within the senior care field required.
Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.
We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and two communities in Ohio; St. Mary of the Woods and Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.
Salary Range: $37,000 - $50,000 annually depending on experience
Saint Therese is equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Saint Therese At St. Mary Of The Woods Community
St. Mary of the Woods was built with a deep Catholic foundation, and it has an impeccable reputation for quality care in the marketplace. Built in 2005, it has 179 total units with 81 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 50 rooms in skilled nursing and transitional care. It is a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, recognized as a 2024 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News and World Report and is open to people of any faith tradition.
Saint Therese Westlake Community
Saint Therese Westlake is community full of care and comfort where the dedicated staff make every resident feel like part of the family. Our cozy community is the perfect balance of professionally trained staff in a peaceful home-like setting. This campus has 33 beds for Memory Care and Assisted Living.
Responsibilities
The Life Enrichment Director coordinates, develops and implements comprehensive therapeutic recreation programs and services utilizing staff expertise, family, and community resources to meet the psychosocial, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of the residents.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy, or related health care field. Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is preferred but not required.
Experience: Minimum of two years managerial experience required; experience in developing and implementing social or recreation programs within the senior care field required.
Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation department functions and related Federal and State regulations.
- Effective time management/prioritization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to positively manage and communicate change, and to model appropriate behaviors to staff and others.
- Working knowledge of personal computers and related software
- Ability to supervise and provide work direction to staff.
- Class B Driver's License required.
- Competitive wages with credit for experience
- Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period
- Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave
- 403b with company match
- Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships
- Employee Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.
We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and two communities in Ohio; St. Mary of the Woods and Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.
Salary Range: $37,000 - $50,000 annually depending on experience
Saint Therese is equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $37,000 - $50,000
