Life Enrichment - Activities Director

Join Our Vibrant Team at Desert Rose Retirement Community!
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday

Are you ready to bring your creativity, energy, and passion for helping others to a role that truly makes a difference? Our Retirement community is looking for an enthusiastic and fun-loving Activity Director to lead our residents through exciting and meaningful activities that enrich their lives every single day!

At Desert Rose Retirement Community, we believe that life should be full of joy, connection, and new experiences. We are on a mission to create a place where our residents can thrive, make lasting memories, and stay engaged in a community that cares about them. Our motto is simple: People, Passion, and Excellence.

When you join our team, we invest in you! Not only do we offer great career opportunities, but we also provide an amazing work environment where your contributions truly matter.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the fantastic benefits we offer:

• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off. You deserve time to recharge
• Birthday PTO. We’ll even give you a special day off to celebrate YOU!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Confidential life services and support for you and your family.
• MDLive . Access to virtual medical care, so you can get the help you need, at zero cost or copay to employees.
• Free Shift Meals. Delicious, chef-prepared meals that make working even sweeter.
• 401K Plan. We’ll help you plan for the future with company matching after just one year.

Ready for more? Head over to our website to check out all the perks of working with us at Sunshine Retirement Living, where we’re all about enriching the lives of our residents!

What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Life Enrichment Director, you’ll have the opportunity to bring joy to our residents through a variety of fun and engaging activities. You’ll lead everything from fitness classes to arts and crafts, all while building meaningful relationships with our residents and making a lasting impact in their lives.

• Lead Awesome Activities: You’ll lead at least three activities a day, including fitness classes, arts and crafts, and more! It’s all about keeping our residents engaged and excited.
• Engage with Residents: Spend 80% of your time interacting with residents, ensuring they’re having fun and feeling connected. The other 20% is for organizing and planning more activities.
• Create a Fun Program: You’ll be in charge of a full activities program, spanning seven days a week, including nights and weekends. No two days will ever be the same!
• Personalized Fun: For those who can’t join group activities, you’ll create one-on-one programs that bring joy directly to them.
• Wellness Seminars: You’ll organize monthly seminars for families and the community to learn about wellness and how to support our residents in living their best lives.
• Train and Inspire: You’ll help train your team on how to make life even better for our residents, sharing your expertise on life enrichment and quality of life.

The Qualities That Set You Apart:
We’re looking for someone who brings not only skills, but heart and creativity. The ideal candidate embodies:

• Empathy and Compassion
• Creativity and Innovation
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Patience and Positivity
• Organizational Skills
• Initiative and Drive
• Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity

Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification is a plus!

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must pass DOT Drug Screening
• Must pass Background Check
• Love of cooking and arts and crafts, this is your creative outlet!
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to drive a bus and assist with outings
• Flexibility to work some weekends
• High school diploma (or equivalent)

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with seniors

Ready to Join Our Team?
If you’re ready to make a real difference, have fun, and be part of an incredible community, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s work together to create a place where seniors live life to the fullest.