Life Enrichment Director

Life Enrichment Director Why Charter Senior Living? Here are just a few of things that our associates say.
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“It truly feels like a family at Charter.
"The residents are an extension of my family now" " I love to chat with them and laugh because at Charter our values include “Have fun while serving”.
We are charged with enhancing the human spirit of our residents, but they are really enhancing my spirit.
" About Charter: Charter is a operating company that is dedicated to the care and well being of our residents.
It is our goal to assure that our residents lives are enhanced through compassionate care, and honoring their life stories and legacy.
Our mission " To Enhance the Human Spirit" not only pertains to residents but also our Associates.
Our goal is to assure we are enhancing the human spirit of each of associates each and every day.
We are committed to helping each of our Associates have more than just a “job”.
We want each of our associates to feel like they a career and an opportunity to grow.
Learn more about Charter and how you can become part of an organization that is committed to the future of their Associates.
Mission To Enhance the Human Spirit Core Values Serve with Heart Serve with Purpose Serve with Courage Have Fun While Serving We’ve Got You Covered… Get Paid today with ZayZoon! Flexible schedules We offer a free medical insurance plan.
Paid Training, Time Off and Holiday Pay Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and more Perfect attendance bonus program up to $100 extra a month Referral bonus Career growth Reliable hours and stable schedule Working environment where your voice is heard, and your experience will be respected and appreciated.
Engaged company support team and understanding for working mothers and fathers.
POSITION SUMMARY The Life Enrichment Director will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and supervision of the day-to-day social, educational, recreational, spiritual and therapeutic individual and group activities, entertainment and transportation services for the residents living in the community.
This position also concerns itself with the achievement of occupancy development goals through coordination with the management of the promotion of the community to the general public; through innovation, successful planning, implementation, resident participation and direct supervision of all activities.
Other: Willing to work shift assigned, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; problem-solving, conflict management, budgeting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Innovate, plan, promote and supervise all activities, entertainment, transportation programs to accommodate the broad spectrum of individual and collective interests, attributes and abilities of the residents.
Monitor for shifts in preferences, values, and attitudes using personal interviews, approved surveys, resident committees, suggestion boxes, etc.
Effectively encourage and actively promote residents participate in activities/social services through internal, formal and informal communication networks.
Involve and assist the Residents Council and Resident Meetings by playing a key role in their monthly meetings.
Develop programs, activities, seminars, and lectures for the monthly calendar.
Drive residents to planned events, activities, or appointments using the community van.
At the direction of the Executive Director, work with consultants and other outside resources to provide a well-balanced program for the residents.
Visit with and interview all new residents within two (2) weeks of occupancy to learn more about them and their individual attributes, abilities, background, interests, preferences, etc.
Handle all resident concerns and complaints with finesse and in a caring, polite and professional manner.
Communicate and channel to the supervisor, all residents, personnel and other matters and information which could concern or be in any way beneficial to the employer.
Promote a thorough and continuous understanding among all employees of the importance of the activities department to the quality of life for all residents and prospective residents.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS Exposure to blood/body fluid not likely PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Push, pull, and lift at least 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.
Frequent transporting of residents in a wheelchair.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must possess a current state-specific driver's license and CDL if applicable.
Must possess a clean driving record that will be approved by the Company’s insurance carrier and the Company’s standards.
Annual driving record checks will be performed to ensure consistent and safe driving patterns are met.
Good communication skills, verbal and written; English language skills adequate to allow communication with residents and staff, and to understand written and verbal instructions.
Compassion for the elderly.
Self-motivated.
Must be able to pass a background check.
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