Responsibilities/Qualifications:
Prestige Way Assisted Living Facility in Holt is hiring a Life Enrichment Director. The Life Enrichment Director is responsible for the development and coordination of activity programs for the community that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with meaningful and life enriching activities. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will develop programming that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being: physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual. This includes activities inside as well as outside the community. This position is also responsible for the recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers and the encouragement of staff involvement in activities. 
 
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent. Certificate in activity programming or equivalent preferable, college education a plus.
Good physical health
Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults
Ability to train, supervise, lead, and motivate people
Ability to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects
Ability to manage and prioritize a complex workload
Possess exceptional communication and language, both oral and written, to perform job duties and communicate with residents, staff, family members, etc. as needed
Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled for activity programming
 
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program to help meet the physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual needs of the residents
Activity programming should include large group activities, small group activities, and 1:1 groupings, as well as special events
Communicate, advise, and inform the Manager/Executive Director and other department supervisors of activity programs and upcoming events
Cultivate community resources and entertainers to schedule various activities including special events
Create monthly activity calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with the dates, times, and location of programs
Conduct and/or oversee activities as needed, encouraging resident involvement
Coordinate and host special events, including vacation events. Decorate community according to those events
Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines
Arrange transportation for regular and/or special outings
Cultivate opportunities for residents to engage in various community service projects
Develop and maintain a solid volunteer base through building relationships in the community, with staff, and resident family members
Train employees to conduct activities and encourage resident participation, especially during evenings and weekends
 
Working Conditions:
Uniform/dress requirements
Physical demands
May include work off premises
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