What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director) position at Arbor Village?
Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Are you interested in the possibility of an accelerated career path that includes mentoring and education? Do you want to be part of a team that puts people first and believes in doing the right thing?
If you answered yes to the above questions, we would like to meet you. Cascade Living Group is committed to the quality of life around us as individuals and as a company. You’ll find that we’re different as our focus is to create a wellness and purposeful living culture for both residents and associates alike. We care for our employees so they can care for the residents. Therefore, our motto is:
The Difference Between Living and Living Well…
Located across the West Coast, our communities offer top-notch senior care and career advancement opportunities. We are actively creating a culture of wellness and purposeful living for both residents and employees.
As the Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director) for Arbor Village, you’ll lead the Life Enrichment program for our Assisted Living community and fulfill the social needs and interests of our residents. Your guidance and influence on their lives will bring a sense of success, meaning and purpose, which makes you an integral part of the team.
As the Assisted Living Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director), you will:
- Develop and pursue a varied program of meaningful activities and events that is balanced in the physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, vocational, and cognitive elements
- Demonstrate organizational skills around time management
- Inspire, motivate and encourage volunteers and fellow team members to engage residents in meaningful, purposeful activities throughout the day and evening
- Ensure positive engagement of residents, family, friends, and team members by maintaining a positive, open-door atmosphere
- Arrange for community groups to come into the community, such as pet therapy, schools, churches, and entertainers
- Maintain inventory of supplies and manages budget
- Promote the mission, values and beliefs of Cascade Living
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff
- Experience in planning, organizing, and executing a varied schedule of life enrichment opportunities for all levels of seniors from those who are very active to those with cognitive impairments resulting from Alzheimer’s and related dementias
- Compassionate individuals who will represent our community in a positive and professional manner
- Ability to motivate, encourage residents; knowledge of how to adapt life skills to the cognitive and functional ability of each resident
- Requires First Aid and CPR certification per state requirements
- Requires a valid Driver’s License as this role will require driving residents
- Ownership attitude who is able to stay focused despite interruptions throughout the day
- Care and compassion
- Open-mindedness
- The desire to make a difference
If you have the above qualities, we are willing to mentor and train you to be part of the caregiving team at a Cascade Living Group community
- Depending on Experience
Type: Full Time; 8:30am - 5:00pm
In addition to a wide variety of career opportunities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
- Competitive wages
- Career Pathways
- Health Insurance (for those eligible)
- Voluntary benefits (Disability, Accident, Life)
- 401K
- Payroll advances on earned wages
- Perks at Work Discount Program
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
As an inclusive workplace, everyone is welcomed at Cascade Living. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. All offers of employment are contingent on passing a background check.
Salary : $20 - $23