Assistant Activities Director

<strong>We have over 37 years of experience working and living with seniors creating a deep understanding of their unique needs and desires. It’s this combination of technology, understanding, appreciation, and commitment that sets us apart and makes our culture so special for both our employees and our residents.<BR><BR>Everyone in our communities commits to appreciating our residents as individuals who deserve to shine, every day.</strong>

Plymouth, MI

Independence Village

<p><strong>The single goal of EVERYONE who works here is to connect with seniors, their families and each other to enrich their lives. You&rsquo;ll find it difficult to compare us to senior living companies because we&rsquo;re not in that business. We are a Senior Life Connections company.</strong></p> <p><strong>Creating deep meaningful connections is our business. We have an Employee First culture, we focus on creating the absolute best work experience for our employees so they can provide the absolute best experience for you and your loved ones. This has led us through 35 years of growth as a privately held company allowing us to put our employees and customers first.</strong></p> <p><strong>We are obsessed with the constant pursuit of better and work to earn your loyalty every day. We are honored to have served employees, seniors and families for the past 35 years by fulfilling our purpose: Inspire and empower seniors, their families and employees.</strong><br /><br /><strong>To view all current openings,&nbsp;<a href="https://careers-independencevillages.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&amp;hashed=-435657053" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here.</a></strong></p> https://www.independencevillages.com/careers/

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Full-Time

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: The Life Enrichment Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and completes life enrichment activities that are beneficial and complimentary to the social welfare and interests of the residents of a senior living memory care community.<br /><br />We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work-life benefits.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Actively supports our culture: our pillars and 1440.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Life Enrichment Director is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the life enrichment department.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Implement the 1440 Life Enrichment Standards and review with regional or functional leader on regular basis as determined by those team leaders.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Works closely with Sales and Business Development to plan &amp; promote prospect events for the community.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Plan and perform regularly scheduled activities as outlined in the LE Standards.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Create the monthly activity calendar and/or and submit to the portal no later than the 21st of the month.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Utilize resident assessments to create innovative personalized programs that are engaging to residents.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Completion of all tasks and functions maintaining a high level of resident safety.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintain all areas for activities within the community in a safe and neat manner.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Life Enrichment Director maintains department expenses within budgeted parameters.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Scheduling of all transportation utilizing the appropriate and safest mode for assistance.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Present professional appearance/dress.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work closely with Wellness Team to follow Life Enrichment standards specific to the Assisted Living and/or Memory Care areas.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Life Enrichment Director collaborates with all internal teams and vendors to organize a variety of activities and events.</span></li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Compassionate towards the senior population.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">An associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Minimum of three years related experience and/or training preferred. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proficient in general computer skills.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong>General Working Conditions<br /></strong>This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.</p>