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Director of Life Enrichment
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Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic Director of Life Enrichment to lead engaging programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in our assisted living and long-term care communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recreational therapy, senior care, and dementia or Alzheimer's care, with a passion for creating meaningful activities that promote socialization, mental stimulation, and overall well-being. This leadership role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing diverse enrichment activities tailored to residents' needs, abilities, and interests, fostering a vibrant and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate a comprehensive calendar of recreational activities, events, and programs aligned with residents' interests and care plans.
- Lead engaging group activities such as arts and crafts, music therapy, outings, and special events to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and caregivers to integrate therapeutic activities that support residents' physical, emotional, and cognitive health.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed during programming sessions.
- Manage scheduling of programs to ensure consistent participation while accommodating individual needs and preferences.
- Provide counseling or guidance on aging issues, dementia care strategies, and community engagement to staff and families.
- Supervise activity staff or volunteers, ensuring quality delivery of programs and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitor resident responses to activities and adjust programming to maximize engagement and satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate documentation related to activity participation, resident progress, and program outcomes.
- Stay informed on best practices in senior care, assisted living services, memory care techniques, and recreational therapy innovations.
Skills
- Proven experience in event planning within senior or assisted living environments.
- Strong background in assisted living or nursing home settings with knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, dementia care, memory care, and long-term care principles.
- Expertise in recreational therapy techniques tailored for seniors with disabilities or cognitive impairments.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting effectively with residents, families, staff, and community partners.
- Ability to assist residents with ADLs during activities while maintaining safety standards.
- Skilled in schedule management to coordinate multiple programs efficiently.
- Compassionate counseling skills related to aging issues and caregiving challenges.
- Experience working with people with disabilities or in home & community care settings is highly desirable.
- Leadership qualities necessary for supervising staff or volunteers dedicated to life enrichment programs. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors by fostering an engaging environment that promotes independence, joy, and community connection through thoughtfully designed activities.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Pay: $25.00-$26.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Application question(s):
- Do you currently reside in PEI
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Geriatrics: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Recreational Therapy Program (preferred)
Work Location: In person
