Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
5-7 years of related experience or training
3+ years of leadership experience in Senior Living/Assisted Living
Certified Activity Director or ability to obtain certification within 90 days
Proficiency in MS Office suite
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience creating bulletins and event calendars
Responsibilities
Design and coordinate meaningful activity programming for residents
Maintain a diverse monthly activity calendar including outings and wellness initiatives
Interview new residents to assess interests for personalized programming
Plan and conduct lifestyle programs that enhance residents' well-being
Manage and coordinate community events from setup to breakdown
Facilitate educational sessions for staff on therapeutic activities
Provide guidance to caregivers and Life Enrichment team members
Benefits
Ongoing communication with residents and family members
Opportunity to drive wellness program initiatives
Engagement in a community-focused environment
Support for professional development and certification
Participation in holiday and special event programming
Full Job Description
Location:
1 AlmaVia of San Rafael 1 515 Northgate Drive 11 San Rafael CA 94903 1
The shift for this role pays $85,000 to $90,000 annually .
Our Life Enrichment Director:
Designs and coordinates meaningful activity programming tailored to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of residents.
Maintains a monthly activity calendar that reflects a diverse and age-appropriate schedule, including outings, entertainment, and wellness initiatives.
Interviews new residents to assess interests and preferences, integrating findings into personalized programs.
Plans, schedules, and conducts lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
Manages and attends all community planned functions and coordinates event from beginning to end including setup, facilitation and breakdown for the event.
Facilitate educational sessions for staff to promote the integration of therapeutic activities in daily care routines.
Provides guidance to caregivers and Life Enrichment team members to ensure effective delivery of programming.
Creates appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
Distributes community newsletter.
Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members.
Drives and leads wellness program initiatives.
Interacts with residents, guests and staff in an atmosphere of hospitality.
Protects the privacy of the resident when communication oral and written information.
Promotes the Mission, Vision, and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility;
On occasion, may work overtime/off-cycle hours as needed supporting various events.
Performs other duties as assigned or may be necessary in an organization having overlapping roles and responsibilities.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five to Seven years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 or more years of leadership experience, preferably in a Senior Living/Assisted Living setting.
Certified Activity Director (or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire may be needed in certain communities.
Proficiency in the MS Office suite of products
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with staff and external constituents.
Experience creating bulletins, event calendars, and presentations.
Project management experience preferred.
Completion of a background check. Drug test, fingerprint, physical, and TB test may be required per state/local guidelines.
