Director of Life Enrichment at HarborChase of Boynton

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Life enrichment programming, Person-centered care, Volunteer recruitment, Dementia care, Staff supervision, Activity planning, Budget management, Data collection, Reporting, Communication, Leadership, Safety compliance, Crisis management, Community engagement

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Position Summary: Develops and implements inspiring success oriented Life Enrichment programs designed to meet the overall needs of the residents based on the person centered care approach. Essential Functions: Develops meaningful and purposeful activity programs to enrich the lives of the residents and families Develops and implements monthly activities program calendar based on the therapeutic scope of programs. Promotes and maintains Family Partnership Program to encourage and nurture family members, community groups and individuals to join together as volunteers with a focus on quality of life for residents. Oversight of LE coordinators and Care managers with focus on quality daily living experiences for residents. Responsible for completion of Person Centered Care form for each resident to ensure comprehensive social information is collected in order to develop purposeful programs based on interest, personal history and ability. Embraces and promotes Parallel Program model through calendar development, associate and volunteer participation. Maintains data collection and weekly reports to ensure each resident is touched a minimum of 5 times per day in life enrichment programs- as a goal. Provides a forum for residents and family members to meet regularly and share their ideas, thoughts, and concerns regarding their daily living experience. Ensures that residents are encouraged and assisted to participate in life enrichment activity programs that are of interest to them. Maintains an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines Encourages and welcomes participation from other departments Maintains resident and environment safety and supports all aspects of safe return program Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director including on-call and Manager On Duty responsibilities as assigned Attends monthly DLE Conference Call The ability to work in a safe and alert manner The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently. Non-Essential Functions: Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy Attends required community meetings as required Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent, if applicable All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents Requirements Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements: Associate’s Degree is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent education and experience Training as certified activity director, recreational, music, therapist preferred Minimum of one-year experience in a senior care community Experience working with Dementia residents Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts Able to make independent decisions Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens Able to follow missing person policy and procedure and understand the Safe Return program. Background Screening Requirement In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Responsibilities

Develop and implement purposeful, person-centered life enrichment programs to enhance the daily living experiences of residents. Oversee activity coordinators and care managers while fostering family partnerships and ensuring a safe, engaging community environment.