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Life Enrichment Director – Activities Director

Did you know? Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one you should treasure! Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at MediLodge of Grand Rapids, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person. Whatever your talents may be, we want to help make the most of them.

We an integral part of the large MediLodge portfolio of 50 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers located throughout Michigan. Whether you love to help others heal and live meaningful, healthy lives or just love to be part of a team where every person plays a critical role, we have a place for you.

We are looking for a high energy, dynamic, creative, and experienced Life Enrichment Director who is such as you, to join our team. Come discover what a career at MediLodge of Grand Rapids means for you!

What Do We Offer? At MediLodge of Grand Rapids, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including:

• Competitive Wages

Options Through On-Shift Wallet (stat pay)

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits for You Your Family
• Employee Benefits Concierge – to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits
• Choose From Three Pet Insurance Options for Your Furry Friend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HAS) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!

The tenured team at Medilodge of Grand Rapids is supportive and helpful. We are proud of our team and have staff appreciation events to ensure our teams feel supported and recognized.

TEXT: LIFE DIR GR to (833) 383-6754 to Apply

Thank you for considering a career with us!

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for coordinating, directing, planning and conducting the life enrichment and resident

activity programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements a creative life enrichment program based on the Celebrations philosophy of

wellness.

• Plans and implements life enrichment calendar and newsletter each month that utilizes

Celebrations wellness programming including five of the six areas of wellness.

• Collaborates with Community Relations Director, Wellness Coach and Executive Director in

development of calendar to include special events and themes for residents, family, friends, and
prospects utilizing Celebrations focus plan.

• Coordinates transportation of residents and operates van or bus to transport residents to

and from events, appointments, and programs as needed by the Community.

• Implements Linked Senior technology into the daily programming and encourages resident

independent usage.

• Develops person-centered programming by assisting in the completion of Celebrations

documents and programs.

• Partners with Expressions Director to create and lead monthly programming for the

Expressions neighborhood utilizing Expressions focus plan.

• Maintains life enrichment budget, equipment, and supplies.
• Participates in the review of individual Residents’ Service Plans and documents life enrichment

progress every six months or when there is a significant change in the resident.

• Trains staff on the importance of life enrichment, Linked Senior devices and other areas that

create engagement and quality of life for residents.

• Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers.
• Participates in discharge planning with other members of the management team.
• Develops community resources and contacts to enhance the quality of life for residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Trust.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and staff.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, employees, the facility,

and company information and records.

• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Valid commercial Class B driver’s license (CDL) as required by local, state and federal law and

regulations. Must be able to meet insurance qualifications to operate company vehicles including
passenger vans and bus. Previous experience transporting residents preferred. One or more years of
direct programming experience with older adults is preferred.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred majoring in Recreation, Music, or

Occupational Therapy with two or more years of direct programming experience with older adults
preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbal and written with personnel at all levels of

the organization, with residents and their families, and with members of the community. Ability to
read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to maintain basic financial records of expenditures of the department. Able to understand

budgets. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to accurately assess, trouble-shoot, and problem-solve to meet the needs of the buildings staff,

develop training for staffing needs, and evaluate results. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works directly with residents in an Assisted Living Community. Potential for exposure to blood and

bodily fluids.

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