Life Enrichment Director - Memory Care

Activities Programming

• Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program to help meet the spiritual, physical, social, and psychosocial needs of the residents.

• Utilize community resources and entertainers to schedule various activities including special events.

• Create monthly activities calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with enriching opportunities.

• Coordinate all special events, including holiday events.

• Conduct activities as needed.

• Provide a forum for residents to meet monthly and share their ideas, thoughts, and concerns regarding their activities.

• Ensure that residents are encouraged and assisted to attend activities that are of interest to them.

• Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines.

• Coordinate activities involving other departments with the appropriate department head.

• Arrange and provide transportation for regular and special outings. This will include driving.

• Provide opportunities for residents to engage in various community service projects.

• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor, including any on-call responsibilities.

• Comply with the residence's policies, training programs, and state and federal regulations.

Volunteer Recruitment, Coordinating, and Training

• Develop and maintain a solid volunteer base through building relationships in the community.

• Orient and train volunteers to the residence, the residents, and key policies.

• Match volunteers' interests with specific activities in an effort to enrich both the lives of the residents and volunteers.

• Supervise and provide ongoing support and coaching to volunteers.

• Encourage the residents' family members to volunteer and be part of the activities at the residence.

• Train employees to conduct activities and to encourage resident participation.

• Recognize volunteers on a regular basis for their contribution.

• Minimum of one year experience in coordinating activities for memory care adults

• Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred

• Desire to work with older adults