Director of Life Enrichment

Who We are:

Regal Palms is located in Largo, FL, and offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. This community is part of The Palms of Largo campus, which comprises six communities offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and residential living for families and seniors

WHY WORK with US:

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• FSA & HSA Account Options
• Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay
• Employee Support Program (EAP)
• Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen College
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Shift Differentials
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel Accommodations
• Childcare Discounts
• Rent Discounts
• Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location
  
  
  

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and direct Life Enrichment programs and operations.
• Implement and communicate department policies and procedures. Communicate best practices to staff, residents and families.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Organize and facilitate resident outings.
• Adapt to match each resident’s needs, preferred communication, and engagement style.
• Plan and participate in special events.
• Develop and publish monthly calendar and facility newsletter.
• Purchase and maintain adequate equipment and supplies for the Life Enrichment Department while managing budget for supplies, outside contracts, and transportation.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections and ensure compliance with the plan in the future.
• Review and resolve departmental complaints and grievances and communicate to the Executive Director of action(s) taken as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the Life Enrichment Department.
• Participate in resident council meetings and oversee that best practices for conducting resident council meetings are adhered to.
• Direct the recruitment, interviewing and selection of the Life Enrichment personnel.
• Determine the staffing requirements and work schedules necessary to meet the community’s needs.
• Develop staff and monitor performance of personnel.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers.
• Review and revise Activity Care Plans, assessments, and progress notes as
• Complete the activity assessments within the required timeframes.
• Document resident participation in the Resident Engagement Record.
• Participate in care conferences and discharge planning as necessary.
• Maintain electronic records of department expenditures and assure that adequate financial records and cost reports.
• (Long-term care only) Develop an Activity Care Plan for each resident that identifies each resident’s needs and outline on-going/completion goals.
• (Long-term care only) Ensure the resident/family is encouraged to participate in the development and review of the resident’s Activity Care Plan.
• (Long-term care only) Ensure that Life Enrichment personnel are aware of the Activity Care Plan and process and that the goals identified are incorporated into the daily activity routine for each resident.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Knowledge and Critical Skills:

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
• Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Degree from an accredited College/University (Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology or Recreation Management Degree preferred).
• Must meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Licensed or Registered Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (nationally or in the state of practice), and/or eligible for a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification by a recognized association.
• Two or more years of social or recreational program management experience (held within the past five years) in a health care setting.
• Hold an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• Ability to successfully complete a training course approved by the state within 3 months of employment.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position does have direct reports and supervisory requirements.