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Form of work When you work at Clarendale Arcadia you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
Clarendale Arcadia is recruiting for Director of Life Enrichment. In this role you will be responsible for the planning, coordinating and directing of a wide and varied scope of activities and programming which meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental needs of the residents.
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Director of Life Enrichment:
- Assess resident preferences and develop a program of opportunities that are meaningful to the residents served and enhance their sense of well-being (identity, growth, autonomy, security, connectedness, meaning and joy)
- Provide overall leadership to and management of Life Enrichment Associates
- Coordinate a dynamic and active volunteer program
- Plan, coordinate and direct a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in areas of lifestyle activity.
- Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.
- Plan and execute diverse and engaging programs to meet the needs of a diverse resident population including newly retired seniors seeking a carefree lifestyle, seniors in need of physical assistance, and seniors in varying stages of memory loss.
- Work closely with other department heads to ensure programs and events are well planned and executed.
- Attend daily leadership meetings and serve as manager on duty as assigned and/or when needed.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in recreational activities/Life Enrichment or the equivalent of working experience in the field.
- Three years' working experience in activities/Life Enrichment with seniors.
- Experience working with memory care residents desired; supervisory experience preferred.
Other:
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ Dept. of Public Safety)
- Must possess or be able to obtain an adult CPR and First Aid certificate
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Maricopa County Food Handler's Card
Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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