Life Enrichment Director
New Today
The Inn on Villa Lane - Starting Rate up to $29.07 (dependent on prior experience and other qualifying factors)
Do you have a heart for elders? Do you believe that these individuals deserve to have a vibrant, caring environment with a loving compassionate team to support them in an assisted living community? Chancellor Health Care, a person-centric culture, is seeking dynamic, relationship-driven, goal focused individuals to join our team! This is a rare opportunity for an initiative-taking and high energy person to be responsible for designing and executing programs to enrich the physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of each resident in accordance with their individual preference. The ideal applicant will enjoy “hands-on” leadership and understand that foremost, success in this setting isn’t just about achieving a singular goal, it’s about knowing your residents and meeting their needs. A creative, engaging person with great organizational skills can thrive in this role.
Essential Abilities:
Must have compassion for, and desire to work with the elderly and give meaning to their lives
Requires minimal supervision; is a self-starter
Ability to utilize and apply basic management principles
Ability to recognize and communicate needs with team members
Ability to relate to the public, residents, families, team members and other professionals appropriately
Ability to communicate well, verbally and written
Ability to work flexible hours to meet requirements of the job
Ability to perform assigned tasks in neat, thorough and timely manner
Must maintain current driver's license
Benefits
We offer our employees much more than a job. We offer you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others every day. We offer competitive pay based upon your personal experience and past performance. We provide medical, dental, and life insurance, paid time off – vacation, sick, holiday and personal time off.
· Our focus is on Honoring Choice for every resident. We believe that it is our responsibility to change how we see and navigate the day so that our residents do not have to change who they are and what they’ve always done.
· We are COMMITTED to NURTURING those who live and work with us to enjoy their fullest POTENTIAL through RESPECT, PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCES, and PARTNERSHIP.
Among the responsibilities of the role are:
· Responsible for planning and implementing programs and activities which provide educational and recreational programs and outings, opportunities for socialization, fitness, and wellness activities, as well as spiritual life support based on the interests and preferences of residents.
· Develop an innovative and engaging seven day a week, monthly calendar of programs and activities by the first of every month.
· Design and produce a professional-quality monthly newsletter, a monthly activities calendar and daily activity calendar which incorporates the communities’ events and programs on a timely basis.
· Enthusiastically encourage and motivate residents to attend and participate in life enrichment programs, activities, and outings.
· Recruits, trains, and supervises all volunteers for life enrichment programs.
· Plan parties and activities as well as assist in decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
· Assist Director of Community Relations with planning and execution of community events and activities, including housewarmings to welcome new residents.
· Coordinate transportation of residents to and from outings, religious services, shopping, and activities. This may include driving a company bus when required.
· Create stories for press releases and social media including providing high quality pictures to the Home Office.
· Recruits, schedules, and supervises program leaders, contract entertainers, religious professionals, and vendors.
· Communicate changes observed in resident’s health or behavior patterns to Resident Services Coordinator and Executive Director.
Qualifications:
· Any creative/craft, art or musical expertise or experience is a plus but not required.
· Show a consistent ability to collaborate effectively with team members, coordinate multiple tasks, maintain a cheerful outlook, and work well under pressure.
· Ability to operate standard office equipment and effectively utilize various technologies including use of computers, iPad/Tablet, Word programming, internet access, email, and social media.
· Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company bus or vehicle and/or personal vehicle). Must have a clean driving record and possess a valid driver’s license.
If you are ready to meet the challenge of providing quality services to our seniors, please consider this unique opportunity to be an integral part of the team at The Inn on Villa Lane in Napa, CA.
- Location:
- Napa
- Job Type:
- FullTime