Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director)

Can you be a real, true friend? Is it your nature to be open, listen deeply, know your heart, respond genuinely, and care as only a real friend cares? If so, we want to meet you.

Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director) at our Cedarhurst of La Vista community.

As a Life Enrichment Director, you will have to opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! This includes providing our residents with quality activities daily that promote a level of health, well-being, engagement and growth. You will coordinate, schedule and conduct a variety of activities that aide in enriching the lives of our residents. You will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, organization and implementation of holiday programs and special events at the community. Additionally, you will be responsible for resident engagement and participation in community activities, providing encouragement and ongoing communication to residents and their families.

You will work alongside the Executive Director to ensure our residents needs are being met in relation to community activities. As a Life Enrichment Director, you will impact the lives of our residents by –

• Attends all community planned functions and coordinates event from beginning to end including setup, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers and Life Enrichment Coordinators, as needed.
• Posts and distributes the calendar of events throughout the community and to family members.
• Maintains or assists with maintaining a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Assists with development and distribution of community newsletter.
• Helps plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events and coordinates holiday decorations for the community.
• Organize, prepare, schedule and conduct activities programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Completing other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director from time to time.
• Meets with or participates in meetings with new residents to introduce programs.
• Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members.
• Initiate and direct activity programming, both within and outside the building, in accordance with the structure outlined in the activities policy, on a daily basis, including weekends and evenings.

To become a Life Enrichment Coordinator, you will need –

• Preferred Associate Degree or degree from a technical school
• Knowledgeable in computer applications such as: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Preferred background/education in Sociology or Recreational Therapy, or an Activity Director Certification.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to: seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 100lbs with assistance.
• Must remain flexible and have the ability to work weekends as necessary.
• Must possess a genuine passion and in interest in working with seniors and individuals with dementia.
• Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
• 2+ years related experience
• Ability to adapt programs to the interests, and cognitive and physical strengths of the residents.
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees and others as needed.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.

When considering a career with Cedarhurst, please understand that –

• Cedarhurst offers wages on-demand which allows you to access your earned wages before your payday.
• To be a Cedarhurst team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst.
• Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
• Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory COVID-19 vaccine program, participating in testing requirements (COVID-19 and TB) and using designated PPE when required.
• Cedarhurst believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.
• Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
• Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.