Resident Lifestyle Director

Job Type

Full-time

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

401K with company match.

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.

Employee Assistance Program,

Generous Employee Referral Program and more. POSITION SUMMARY

Cogir of Potomac in Potomac, Maryland, is hiring a Resident Lifestyle Director (RLD) (Engagement/Activities Director). This position plans, initiates, organizes, and executes an ongoing program of life-enrichment activities designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in our assisted living and memory care community. Duties include planning, organizing, communicating, and coordinating a variety of engaging activities aimed at improving the well-being of all residents. These daily events may be planned for residents to participate individually or in a group setting. This role will also plan and execute regularly scheduled outings for residents and families, as well as special events. The RLD reports to the community Executive Director and serves as part of the management team to ensure policies and procedures are understood, trained, and implemented. This position oversees hiring, training, and managing other full-time team members (e.g., activity assistants, coordinators, and transportation drivers) to ensure all program expectations are met and may have oversight of the transportation department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct oversight of all life-enrichment activities, outings, and programs centered around the residents' needs within and outside the community.

Create and lead a variety of programming, including but not limited to creative arts, crafts, music, drama, educational, and exercise activities.

Using your creativity and photography skills, prepare a monthly newsletter, calendar of activities, and monthly activity meetings.

Hire, train, and supervise Resident Lifestyle Assistants, Coordinators, and Drivers.

Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate.

Enthusiastically encourage resident participation and celebrate their achievements.

Obtain necessary equipment and supplies, and ensure their accessibility through organized storage.

Collaborate with Marketing to plan and promote community events.

Collaborate with the Executive Director in developing the department's budget.

Foster family and community support of the activity program (e.g., through newsletters, networking, and activities that bring family or community members into the facility).

Contribute to the community's efforts to maintain and/or improve the quality of care through participation.

Coordinate the transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a company vehicle. Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and certifications:

A High School degree is required.

An associate degree or higher in senior living engagement, arts education, event planning, human services, or a related field is preferred. Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

At least three (3) years of experience in designing and leading life-enrichment activities for seniors in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and/or Memory Care (MC) settings is required.

At least one (1) year of leadership experience in senior living, creative arts adult education, or healthcare management in a supervisory role is preferred.

Training or at least 1 year in dementia care is a plus (for memory care communities).

Previous event planning experience is strongly preferred.

Creativity, empathy, patience, and passion for helping others.

Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to motivate.

Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and Canva.

Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings.