Director of Life Enrichment

#### Who We Are:

#### Legends of Sarasota senior living community empowers seniors to live optimistically, confidently, and with a sense of purpose. We provide supportive and individualized Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care within a tight\-knit community where everyone can flourish.

Located in beautiful Sarasota, Florida, Legends of Sarasota offers residents a sense of belonging that comes with engagement and community connection. Whether they are taking advantage of our extensive amenities and programming, socializing with neighbors and staff, taking part in a bocce ball tournament or a rejuvenating yoga class, shopping at The Mall at University Town Center, dining in the neighborhood, or spending time in their spacious studio, one or two bedroom private apartment homes, residents of Legends of Sarasota experience the best of every day, their way.

At Legends of Sarasota, our pet\-friendly senior living community offers a variety of living options along with a continuum of flexible support and care offerings that can be customized according to the needs of each individual.

#### Summary of Role:

The Director of Life Enrichment plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure residents are receiving a balance of life enrichment activities that are designed to maintain and promote physical and psychosocial wellbeing.

#### Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and direct Life Enrichment programs and operations.
• Implement and communicate department policies and procedures. Communicate best practices to staff, residents and families.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Organize and facilitate resident outings.
• Adapt to match each resident’s needs, preferred communication, and engagement style.
• Plan and participate in special events.
• Develop and publish monthly calendar and facility newsletter.
• Purchase and maintain adequate equipment and supplies for the Life Enrichment Department while managing budget for supplies, outside contracts, and transportation.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections and ensure compliance with the plan in the future.
• Review and resolve departmental complaints and grievances and communicate to the Executive Director of action(s) taken as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the Life Enrichment Department.
• Participate in resident council meetings and oversee that best practices for conducting resident council meetings are adhered to.
• Direct the recruitment, interviewing and selection of the Life Enrichment personnel.
• Determine the staffing requirements and work schedules necessary to meet the community’s needs.
• Develop staff and monitor performance of personnel.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers.
• Review and revise Activity Care Plans, assessments, and progress notes as
• Complete the activity assessments within the required timeframes.
• Document resident participation in the Resident Engagement Record.
• Participate in care conferences and discharge planning as necessary.
• Maintain electronic records of department expenditures and assure that adequate financial records and cost reports.
• (Long\-term care only) Develop an Activity Care Plan for each resident that identifies each resident’s needs and outline on\-going/completion goals.
• (Long\-term care only) Ensure the resident/family is encouraged to participate in the development and review of the resident’s Activity Care Plan.
• (Long\-term care only) Ensure that Life Enrichment personnel are aware of the Activity Care Plan and process and that the goals identified are incorporated into the daily activity routine for each resident.
• Perform other job\-related duties as assigned.

#### Knowledge and Critical Skills:

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
• Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.

#### Education and Experience:

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Degree from an accredited College/University (Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology or Recreation Management Degree preferred).
• Must meet one or more of the following criteria:

+ Licensed or Registered Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (nationally or in the state of practice), and/or eligible for a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification by a recognized association.

+ Two or more years of social or recreational program management experience (held within the past five years) in a health care setting.

+ Hold an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant License

+ Ability to successfully complete a training course approved by the state within 3 months of employment.

• Fluent in English, verbal and written

#### Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position does have direct reports and supervisory requirements.

#### Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical Requirements \- The Physical activities of this position involve:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolong periods of standing, walking community
• Must be able to lift, carry and pull up to 30 pounds at times
• Must be able to push up to 50 pounds at time
• Times when kneeling, crouching and reaching
• Alternate between standing and sitting

Cognitive Requirements \- The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

• Executes tasks independently
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively
• General computer literacy

Environmental Requirements \- An individual in this position may be exposed to:

• Ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment
• Times where you may work outdoors in varying weather conditions (e.g., if there is a barbeque).

Other Requirements –

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, upon request
• Ability to work overtime as needed

#### Conclusion:

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

#### Platinum Service:

It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.

To learn more about the role, and to see one of our Life Enrichment Assistants in action, click the link below:

#### Why Work for Us:

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• FSA \& HSA Account Options
• Access to Health Care \& Mental Health E\-Visits

$10k Life Insurance Coverage\

• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay
• Employee Support Program (EAP)
• Tuition Discounts \& Reimbursement with Rasmussen College
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Shift Differentials
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off \& Discounted Travel Accommodations
• Childcare Discounts
• Rent Discounts
• Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.

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