Life Enrichment DIrector

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Whites Creek Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing facility located in Nashville TN is seeking a qualified Life Enrichment Director.

• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional who is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the state in which practicing, and is eligible for certification,

• Must have 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years (one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activity program) or is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant,

• Must have completed a training course approved by the State.

Life Enrichment Director Job Description and Duties:

• Responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program designed to meet the social, psychosocial and therapeutic needs of the resident. This includes the completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activity component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to and/or directing/delegating the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident in compliance with Federal and State regulations.

• Directing the activity program includes scheduling of activities, both individual and groups, implementing and/or delegating the implementation of recreational, educational, cultural and arts and crafts programs, monitoring the response, reviewing and evaluating the response to the programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident, and making revisions as necessary. Ensure that scheduled program activities are carried out seven days per week. Ensure each resident is offered at least one (1) cognitive activity, two (2) recreational activities and three (3) ADL activities daily. Tailor activities to the resident’s unique requirements and skills. At least one individual activity is planned for residents who are unable or unwilling to participate in group activities daily. Oversee the transportation of residents to social activities programs inside and outside the facility.

• Responsible for the assurance of resident safety during activities and items that are safety hazards are strictly controlled. Harmful items will be monitored closely during resident use and put away immediately after each use. Activity cabinets and closets are always locked when not in immediate use.

• Responsible for overseeing the establishment of a Resident Council and responsible for its smooth operation and documentation such as meeting minutes and concerns expressed during the Council meetings.

• Required to perform a variety of administrative functions pertaining to departmental operations, such as but not limited to, assisting with the orientation of newly hired staff; development of departmental policies and procedures; delegation of work assignments of staff; completion of employee performance evaluations and the development of formal and informal staff educational in-service programs to ensure the highest level of quality care possible is provided to residents.

• Oversee the facility’s volunteer program to include monitoring the activities of volunteer staff members to ensure that the rights of residents are respected. Occasionally supervise student practices in Leisure Studies and related educational areas.

• Monitor the schedule and services provided by the Beauty Shop Operators.

Whites Creek Wellness and Rehabilitation Center offers a rich benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay

• DAILY PAY!

• Low-cost Health Insurance

• Free Life Insurance – 401k with company match

• Paid Time Off

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• Ancillary Insurance available (including accident, cancer, hospital & critical illness)

• AND MORE!

Whites Creek Wellness and Rehabilitation Center proudly serves Davidson County and surrounding areas. We value strong community connections and opportunities to serve.

We look forward to having you join our team!