What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Director position at Host Healthcare?
STATEMENT OF JOB:
The Life Enrichment Director shall develop and implement meaningful activity and recreational programs for the entire community, including Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and Memory Care (MC). The programs must embrace and fulfill the needs, as well as varied interests of the residents while promoting or enhancing physical and psychosocial wellbeing. Design of the programs will include social, sensory, physical, cognitive, reflective, nature, spiritual, activities and outings. The Life Enrichment Director shall manage volunteer recruitment efforts to create a robust volunteer program throughout the community. The Life Enrichment Director shall oversee the transportation program for the community.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Resident Activity Programs:
Plans and develops an effective resident activities program, including a variety of leisure and educational opportunities and activities for participation of residents of all ages, interests and physical limitations.
- Serves as a member of the facility's management team to identify resident needs, submit recommendations and participate in decisions regarding program plans
- Attends resident association meetings and works with committees of residents in an advisory and supportive capacity to identify resident and program needs
- Provides a link between resident associations and staff
- Plans a monthly program of activities for all levels of care (i.e., IL, AL and MC) per Harmony Senior Services guidelines
- Meets with each new resident to complete the Resident Life Profile
- Involves Program Coordinator/Activities Assistant in activity programming whenever necessary
- Consult regularly with families regarding resident's participation in activities
- Oversees programming budget and maintain expenses within budgeted guidelines
- Maintains activities area and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion
- Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on the importance of life enrichment and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents
- Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, resident's families, visitors, and staff
Monthly Activity Calendar:
Plans, coordinates, and implements a daily activity program in compliance with Harmony Senior Services guidelines and standards:
- Communicates program schedules and activities through facility newsletters, bulletin boards, activity events, etc.
- Coordinates resident transportation to groceries, doctors, shopping, leisure activities and other resident activities
- Coordinates regular programs such as resident birthday recognitions, maintaining resident directories and birthday lists
- Organizes and leads off-site outings for residents; providing transportation and safe coordination for participants
- Organizes facility activities for group and individual participation
- Establishes and leads resident psycho-social groups as appropriate
- Maintains and stores supplies required for various activities
Volunteer Program:
Coordinates and oversees volunteer opportunities.
- Recruits volunteers and community volunteer organizations to provide programs and activities for residents; Trains and recognizes volunteers
- Assists with community public relations as needed
- Develops avenues for volunteers to work with residents in the facility
- Provides opportunities for residents to volunteer
- Serves as staff liaison in the coordination of student interns as needed
