Life Enrichment Director

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Mercy Retirement & Care Center

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3431 Foothill Blvd

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Oakland CA 94601

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Mercy Retirement and Care Center

Oakland, CA

The shift for this role pays $80,000 to $85,000 a year DOE

Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults?

Mercy Retirement & Care Center has been at the forefront of senior care for more than 150 years. Situated on our lush campus in Oakland, we provide assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of healthcare needs. We provide exceptional, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Our Culture of Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do.

 Our Life Enrichment Director:

• Evaluates, develops, implements and coordinates resident-centered activity program based on the therapeutic and recreational needs of residents, both in group and individual activities. Encourages participation for assisted living, dementia care, and care center residents.
• Meets regularly with assisted living, dementia care, and care center staff and coordinates activity programming that meets the needs of individuals, provides guidance and support for caregivers, activity coordinators and appropriately involved staff.
• Assesses resident function/interest in various activities, being alert to changes. Communicates changes to social services coordinator or Wellness Director. Participants in weekly resident care plan meetings and assessments, as appropriate.
• In charge of planning, scheduling, distributing and posting calendar of activities on a monthly basis. Calendar should offer a variety of activities and outings that address the physical, emotional, recreational and spiritual needs of all residents. Activities should be meaningful and age appropriate.
• Develops innovative relationships with community resources, adult education, internship programs and volunteer sources to enhance opportunities for creative, cost-effective programming. Utilizes and trains volunteers as appropriate.
• Interviews new residents to determine activity, recreational and spiritual needs. Incorporates responses into activities program. Manages activity program within budget.
• Drives to and arranges for scheduled transportation to places of worship, shopping, medical appointments and social outings.
• Works with Social Services, Chaplaincy, and other departments to enhance the ability of activity programming to address the psycho-social needs of residents.
• Conducts or facilitates training programs throughout the Community to increase awareness of therapeutic activities and involve caregivers and other staff in promoting the overall integration of activities into each resident’s daily routine.
• Coordinates purchasing and sales function of the Community Country Store. Keeps inventory stocked and balances monthly receipts.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for promoting a safe environment within the Community, including fire and accident prevention and safety awareness.
• Facilitates monthly resident activity committee meetings and implements recommendations.
• Coordinates resident satisfaction surveys for all residents. Responds to results appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in therapeutic activity (music, drama, art, recreation or related area).
• Experience in direct provision of therapeutic activities in long-term care setting and in development of therapeutic programs.
• Activity Director Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Posses a valid California class B drivers license.
• Has working knowledge of Title 22, Division 6, and Chapter 8.
• Posses current First Aid Certification.
• Works beyond normal business hours, weekends, holidays and severe weather situations when necessary.