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Schedule: FULL-TIME; Monday-Friday from 9AM - 5PM

*MUST BE COVID-19 VACCINATED*

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Administrator or designee, the Life Enrichment Director plans, implements and oversees a variety of program services that contribute to the quality of life and personal well-being of residents of or seniors served by a retirement community. This position supervises and directs the work of resident and community volunteers to help achieve these goals. This position supervises and directs the work of additional staff who implements wellness programming to each level of care that may include Personal Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plans and develops robust activities and events for the community, including a variety of opportunities for participation from each of the seven components of wellness (social, educational, intellectual, spiritual, vocational, environmental, emotional).

• Serves as a member of the community’s management team and wellness team to identify resident needs, submit recommendations and participate in decisions regarding community activities and events.
• Attends resident association meetings and works with committees of residents, as appropriate, in an advisory and supportive capacity to identify resident and program needs.
• Provides a link between resident associations and/or committees and staff.
• d. Conducts surveys with seniors who are new the community, then on an ongoing annual basis (as desired by resident) to determine individual desires, hobbies, wishes, and motivations.

2. Coordinates wellness activities.

• Communicates upcoming activities and events through community newsletters, calendars, bulletin boards, in-house TV programming, fliers and such.
• Coordinates community holiday and special celebrations including resident birthday recognitions.
• Organizes calendars for reserving rooms for activities or events.
• Serves as the main point of contact for vendors contracted to lead an activity or event, including their introduction to the community and their payment.
• Maintains and stores supplies required for various activities.

3. Coordinates and oversees volunteer opportunities.

• Recruits volunteers and community volunteer organizations to provide programs and activities for residents, including other residents.
• Recruits, trains and recognizes volunteers.
• Assists with community public relations as needed.
• Develops avenues for volunteers to work with residents individually.
• Provides opportunities for residents to volunteer.
• Serves as staff liaison in the coordination of student interns as needed.
• Serves as liaison to Wesley Woods Foundation volunteers.
• Maintains contact information for volunteers.

4. May provide office support, answering telephones and performing clerical duties required for the position.

• Attends staff meetings and participates in staff assignments as needed.
• Maintains and distributes resident directories, with contact information.
• Maintains lists as necessary such as photo permission, liability release, assistive devices, and more.

5. Supervisory Duties.

• Manages and performs related personnel activities including interviewing; timely completing of job performance reviews; disciplinary action, etc.
• Prepares and monitors weekly PayCom (payroll).
• Coordinates and participates in staff training and program planning.
• Coordinates orientation and in-service education of wellness employees. Ensures all Relias Education has been completed for staff.

6. Oversees transportation services.

• Coordinates transportation schedule to groceries, doctors, shopping, leisure activities, and other resident activities.
• Supervises vehicle operator(s).
• Works with maintenance department when vehicle maintenance is necessary.
• May drive as needed.

7. Complies with Wesley Woods’ standards of conduct and job-related behavior standards.

• Demonstrates consistent professional work behavior.
• Attends required courses and training.
• Complies with hazardous materials management procedures.
• Complies with annual employee health assessments.
• Maintains acceptable attendance standards.

8. Pursues training and development opportunities, attending educational opportunities to keep current in developments important to the success of the wellness program.

9. Works on projects with the Personal Care Manager (and other levels of care as applicable) to provide specific activities directed toward the abilities and desires of residents in these settings.

10. Works with corporate Wellness Director to collect data, metrics, and stories for corporate wellness Initiatives.

• Serves on the Wellness Team in the community to coordinate care and actions with Service Coordinators, Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers, Chaplains, and others as appropriate.
• Collects and/or oversees the collection of data from residents as needed.
• Suggests and implements new/different wellness programming based on data.

11. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, physical fitness, recreation or art therapy or a related field or three years of related experience.
• Experience working in a senior community a plus.
• Must have competency in data collection and exceptional computer skills. Must have competent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to handle sensitive situations.
• Must have the ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Current CPR and/or First Aid will be required.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds and to push residents in wheelchairs.

Working Conditions

• Maintains an office in the retirement community.
• Will works in the community, indoors and outdoors, to implement activities and events.
• Will be involved in the set-up and breakdown of events and activities.
• Requires standing in front of groups to lead, assist or introduce activities and events.
• May be required to travel for day activities off-site.
• May be required to drive the community vehicle, as appropriate.

The above statements are intended to generally describe the work being performed by people to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills, required of the personnel so classified.

Benefits

Wesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental vision, retirement benefits, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.

Conditions of Employment

All offers of employment with Wesley Woods are conditioned based upon completing and passing a background, drug test, and participating in vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu, TB testing).

All job applicants applying for Wesley Woods Senior Living will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit voluntarily to a specimen test at a laboratory chosen by Wesley Woods, and by signing a consent agreement will release Wesley Woods from liability. If the physician, official or lab personnel has reasonable suspicion to believe that the job-applicant has tampered with the specimen, the applicant will not be considered for employment. Wesley Woods will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of a past history of drug abuse. It is the current abuse of drugs, preventing employees from performing their jobs properly that will not be tolerated. Wesley Woods is a Drug Free Company. Individuals who have failed a pre-employment test may initiate another inquiry with the company after a period of not shorter than; six (6) months; but they must present themselves drug-free as demonstrated by urinalysis or other tests selected by WWSL.

About Wesley Woods

Wesley Woods Senior Living is affiliated with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church providing housing and services ministries to seniors in the North Georgia area. Wesley Woods Senior Living is rooted in the Judeo Christian values believing that aging has a fulfilling purpose in life and that faith development is lifelong.

Read more about Wesley Woods Senior Living at www.wesleywoods.org.

EEO / AA Statement

Wesley Woods does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.