Resident Lifestyle Director at Cogir of Glenwood Place

Folsom, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creativity, Empathy, Patience, Passion for Helping Others, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Motivation, Event Planning, Dementia Care, Leadership, Life-Enrichment Activities, Team Management, Volunteer Coordination, Marketing Collaboration, Transportation Coordination, Photography Skills

Industry

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

Description

Description THE COMPANY Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members. At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career! WHAT WE OFFER Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. 401K with company match. Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave. Employee Assistance Program, Generous Employee Referral Program and more. POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a creative, compassionate, and dedicated Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director) for our beautiful community, COGIR of Folsom Memory Care. The Resident Lifestyle Director provides an ongoing program of life-enrichment activities designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in our community. This includes planning, organizing, communicating, and coordinating activities with residents individually or in a group setting, and planning and organizing special events. They serve as part of the management team to ensure policies and procedures are understood, trained, and implemented. This position oversees hiring, training, and managing other full-time team members (activity assistants, coordinators, and transportation drivers) to ensure all program expectations are in place and may have oversight of the transportation department. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Direct oversight of all life-enrichment activities, outings, and programs centered around the residents' needs within and outside the community. Create and lead arts, crafts, music, drama, educational, and exercise activities. Using your creativity and photography skills, prepare a monthly newsletter, calendar of activities, and monthly activity meetings. Hire, train, and supervise Resident Lifestyle Assistants, Coordinators, and Drivers. Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate. Enthusiastically encourage resident participation and celebrate their achievements. Obtain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage. Work with Marketing to plan marketing events to promote the community. Participate with the Executive Director in developing the department's budget. Foster family and community support of the activity program (e.g., through newsletters, networking, and activities that bring family or community members into the facility). Contribute to the community's efforts to maintain and/or improve the quality of care through participation. Coordinate transportation for residents to and from events outside the community, including driving a company vehicle. Requirements CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS Education and certifications: A High School degree is required. An associate degree or higher in gerontology, business, human services, or a related field is preferred. Experience, Competencies, and Skills: At least three (3) years of experience in designing and leading life-enrichment activities for seniors in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and/or Memory Care (MC) settings is required. At least one (1) year of leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare management in a supervisory role is preferred. Training or at least 1 year in dementia care is required. Previous event planning experience is strongly preferred. Creativity, empathy, patience, and passion for helping others. Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to motivate. Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and Canva. Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings.

Responsibilities

The Resident Lifestyle Director oversees all life-enrichment activities and programs tailored to residents' needs, ensuring their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. This role includes planning events, managing staff, and fostering community support for the activity program.