Activity Director Job at Life Care Services, Des Moines, IA

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  • Life Care Services
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Job Description

When you work at Bellingham at West Chester , 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!

The Bellingham at West Chester 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.
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.

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. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.

Salary Range:

$55,000 - $65,000

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!

EEO Employer Life Care Services

Job Tags

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