Director of Life Enrichment

2 weeks ago


Lubbock, United States Clarendale of Schereville Full time
Job Description

When you work at Carillon Senior Living, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life

The Carillon Senior Living is recruiting for Director of Life Enrichment. In this role you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of Director of Life Enrichment:

  • Interview, select, train, supervise and evaluate CLS coordinators, Fitness coordinators, transportation coordinator, drivers, Salon staff.
  • Plan, coordinate and direct a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of lifestyle activity.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with lecturers, volunteers, community resources, performers, etc. who can provide programming to the residents.
  • Plan, coordinate and direct a program of transportation to events and programs by meeting with residents to determine their needs and desires and then scheduling community drivers or outside resources.
  • Publicize events, programs, presentations, activities, etc.
  • Coordinate publication of the Community newsletter according to community branding
  • Ensure necessary supplies and resources are on-hand for each program.
  • Conduct new resident orientation, interacting with other departments to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Serve as a resource person for new residents.
  • Oversee the operation of the Community's library.
  • Oversee the implementation and operation of the Community's in-house television channel.
  • Oversee the Fitness Manager and the implementation of the physical fitness programming and educational programs.
  • Coordinate services with other disciplines and involve other departments in activities as applicable.
  • Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.
  • Participate with other members of the community team in identifying and recommending additional services or a physical move within the continuum of care for residents whose needs have changed.
  • Interact with the resident and family members when a change in the resident's condition necessitates additional services or a physical move within the continuum of care.
  • Assist residents and family members by offering support in dealing emotionally with the aging process and illnesses.
  • Create annual plan, goals, budgets, pricing and performance standards; maintain appropriate records pertaining to the department budget; monitor and control cost expenditures, providing justifications/explanations for variances as appropriate. Submit all appropriate billings for services provided by the department.
  • Plan outreach programs of the Residential Health Services components.
  • Provide resource and assistance to the Marketing Department to promote and support events.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare and maintain required reports, records, studies and surveys.
  • Network, plan, coordinate and contract with qualified educators, instructors and health professionals to provide program components.

Other Duties:

1. Encourage residents to take an active part in the community and embrace all programs.

2. Assist residents in determining the level and quantity of activity.

3. Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.

4. Properly use the community logo according to the Logo Usage Guidelines and consistently with community branding.

5. Ensure active facilitation and successful implementation of the LCS Extraordinary Impressions hospitality program,

6. Be available and actively engage in support of community needs in times of emergency situations and perform duties as assigned.

7. Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director and Administrator.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS: The Community fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.

2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.

3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.

4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

6. We embrace and value our differences.

7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.

8. We ask "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

10. We pay attention to details.

WELLNESS FOCUS: The Community employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. College degree in recreational therapy and/or Activity Director Certification preferred

2. Two years of appropriate professional experience in geriatrics, recreation, or social administration.

3. At least five years' experience in supervising staff.

4. Ability to communicate effectively in English and perform simple arithmetic.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include Hepatitis-B, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you

EEO Employer

Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • LTD
  • STD
  • AD&D
  • Hospital Indemnity with Critical Illness
  • Dailypay


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