Life Enrichment Director
Company: Dominion Village at Williamsburg
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Life Enrichment-- -Director
Why Charter Senior Living?"I believe in the Charter Mission. To
Enhance the Human Spirit. I do this every day as I help care for
our residents. They may need extra help throughout the day, but I
know during these times that I am enhancing their spirit. I feel
honored to make such a difference in someone"s life!"-- ---
--Charter Senior Living Associate Offering Health Insurance for
Full Time Associates Charter Benefits: Competitive Hourly Wage
Perfect Attendance bonus offered monthly- Earn an extra $100 per
month (after taxes).-- - Health Insurance 401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Resident Referral Bonus Your potential is unlimited. As a small
boutique company, we are committed to helping each of our
Associates have more than just a "job". We want each of our
associates to feel like they have a career and an opportunity to
grow. Learn more about Charter and how you can become part of an
organization that is committed to the future of their
Associates.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Life Enrichment-- -Director will be responsible for the
planning, implementation, and supervision of the day-to-day social,
educational, recreational, spiritual and therapeutic individual and
group activities, entertainment and transportation services for the
residents living in the community. This position also concerns
itself with the achievement of occupancy development goals through
coordination with the management of the promotion of the community
to the general public; through innovation, successful planning,
implementation, resident participation and direct supervision of
all activities.
Other: Willing to work shift assigned, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
problem-solving, conflict management, budgeting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Innovate, plan, promote and supervise
all activities, entertainment, transportation programs-- -to
accommodate the broad spectrum of individual and collective
interests, attributes and abilities of the residents. Monitor for
shifts in preferences, values, and attitudes using personal
interviews, approved surveys, resident committees, suggestion
boxes, etc.
Effectively encourage and actively promote residents participate in
activities/social services through internal, formal and informal
communication networks.
Involve and assist the Residents Council and Resident Meetings by
playing a key role in their monthly meetings.
Develop programs, activities, seminars, and lectures for the
monthly calendar. Drive residents to planned events, activities, or
appointments using the community van.
At the direction of the Executive Director, work with consultants
and other outside resources to provide a well-balanced program for
the residents.
Visit with and interview all new residents within two (2) weeks of
occupancy to learn more about them and their individual attributes,
abilities, background, interests, preferences, etc.
Handle all resident concerns and complaints with finesse and in a
caring, polite and professional manner.
Communicate and channel to the supervisor, all residents, personnel
and other matters and information which could concern or be in any
way beneficial to the employer.
Promote a thorough and continuous understanding among all employees
of the importance of the activities department to the quality of
life for all residents and prospective residents. UNIVERSAL
PRECAUTIONS Exposure to blood/body fluid not likely PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS Push, pull, and lift at least 50 pounds. Must be able
to stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours
with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook. Frequent
transporting of residents in a wheelchair. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must
possess a current state-specific driver's license and CDL if
applicable. Must possess a clean driving record that will be
approved by the Company"s insurance carrier and the Company"s
standards. Annual driving record checks will be performed to ensure
consistent and safe driving patterns are met.
Good communication skills, verbal and written; English language
skills adequate to allow communication with residents and staff,
and to understand written and verbal instructions. Compassion for
the elderly. Self-motivated.
Must be able to pass a background check. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
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Keywords: Dominion Village at Williamsburg, Newport News , Life Enrichment Director, Executive , Williamsburg, Virginia
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