Lifestyle Director

Lifestyle DirectorWant to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. Its not just a job. Its an extraordinary life.Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live the good life in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us.What we offerCompetitive wagesFlexible shiftsPaid training & uniformsGrowth opportunitiesBonus & incentive programsCompetitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employeesThe Lifestyle Director is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of all programs and ensuring that programs are therapeutic to the residents and maximizes their quality of life. Maplewood Senior Living offers a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and purposeful programs to meet overall well-being of our residents. The Lifestyle Director shall make every effort to meet the comprehensive needs and interests of all the residents.Primary ResponsibilitiesPlans, schedule, lead and monitor, recreational programs to meet the needs of all of our residents.Coordinates transportation for outings and events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicleSuccessfully work within Lifestyle budgetary guidelines regarding entertainment, supplies, and labor hoursPlan and implementation of special eventsImplement volunteer program which includes recruitment, interviewing, training and annual recognitionHire, train, schedule, supervise, direct and evaluate the performance of all Lifestyle program associatesEnsure therapeutic recreation programming meets all state, federal and other regulations.Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of lifeProvide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the communityPersonable, reliable, great communicator and team playerCreative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-orientedCreate a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activitiesDesigned and implemented a diverse program calendar based on residents interests & abilities.Education/Experience/Licensure/CertificationRequires an associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with a major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult populationExperience in an environment which focuses on dementia care, preferredExcellent communication, organization and time management skillsBasic typing skills and computer knowledge: familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative softwareDriver requirements; valid drivers license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving testEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)#J-18808-Ljbffr

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