We are seeking a compassionate individual with a background in teaching, particularly with experience in Montessori theories and approaches, to join our senior living community focused on empowering seniors with dementia causing diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. The ideal candidate will have a teacher mindset with strong organizational and planning skills to excel in the role of Director of Life Enrichment.
Responsibilities include:
- Building strong relationships with each of our residents to understand their individual preferences and abilities
- Creating and facilitating group activities based on resident interests and needs
- Developing program plans for each group
- Supervising and mentoring 1-2 assistants
- Collaborating with community leaders to plan special events and parties
- Managing department budget
- Evaluating department success
- Continuing education on dementia causes and treatments to become a community expert
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors with dementia and have a background in teaching, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Adult day care facility
- Assisted living facility
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
- Skilled nursing facility
Schedule:
Work Location: In person