Hybrid Life Enrichment Director for Assisted Living at None

This director role provides management and leadership of all Life Enrichment personnel and the department programing in the Assisted Living; coordinates, initiates, supervises, administers and organizes the recreational and therapeutic activities for residents in all care areas of WVHL but mainly the Assisted Living. 

 Duties and responsibilities 

• Leadership of Activities Program
  • Ensure various activities are carried out; encourage maximal participation
  • Develop and implement new programs 
  • Continually improve quality of existing programs 
  • Opportunity for resident involvement in planning and implementation of the activities program
  • One to One/sensory stimulation programing
  • Evening, weekend and holiday programing
  • Prepare a monthly calendar of activities posted in prominent location for residents and visitors
  • Perform assessments of residents as needed; complete MDS documentation
  • Creative activities such as art, craft, music, drama and educational programs
• Administrative Concerns
  • Develop annual budget with involvement of direct reports 
  • Monitor and control departmental expenses and other related budget issues
  • Prepare reports for Board Meetings or other meetings, groups
  • Participate in marketing initiatives and activities as appropriate and requested 
  • Ensure compliance with all regulations, and WVHL Policies & Procedures
  • Complete Activity section of MDS as required by facility policy as well as state and federal guidelines
  • Serve as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee
• Ability to perform 8 to 12 hours of Social Service Assistance per week
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.

Qualifications 

• At least 2 years’ experience in management related to Activities/Life Enrichment 
• At least 2 years’ experience in long term care industry
• Knowledge of MDS documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with other healthcare disciplines
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License; able to drive WVHL transport van

Working conditions 

Job may require working in a wide range of circumstances; evening, holiday, and weekend hours at times; working outdoors; working with challenging clients; working in wide range of temperatures. Activities may occur throughout Wooster community. 

Physical requirements 

This role requires daily physical activity such as: standing for one hour or longer; routine bending, squatting, and twisting of body; assisting residents as needed with gait aids and other assistive devices, getting into and out of company van; lifting loads up to 50 pounds on regular basis.