Find your joy here, at The Waterford at Colby, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k & much more!
The Waterford at Colby, a premier retirement community in Colby, WI, provides quality care to residents in an assisted living and memory care community. Experience the BEST in senior living - Smiling faces, personalized care, engaging activities and on-site amenities - our communities have it all.
Our Magnolia Trails communities offer specialized memory care in a homelike environment for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Through this person-centered approach, we provide residents with a tailored care plan encompassing daily care, the physical environment, activities, meaningful connections, and nutrition.
The salary range for this role is $55k-$58k annually depending on education and experience.
Life Enrichment Director Responsibilities include:
- Plans and hosts all activities and special events for Magnolia Trails and Assisted Living residents
- Manages social media page ensuring family, friends and the public can see how meaningful life can be in senior housing
- Shares updates and photos with resident family members to ensure they feel confident their loved one is active and participating in activities
- Follows up on questions and concerns, ensuring excellent customer service is provided
- Supervises an activity assistant and/or bus driver for activity outings, ensuring activity calendar is followed and quality programming is in place
- Assures implementation of policies and procedures relating to Magnolia Trails program guidelines
- Provides new hire training on Magnolia Trails to employees, and education to families on proper approach and interaction with residents
- Develops and implements sales/marketing plans with the Executive Director to accomplish occupancy targets, ensuring the broader community is aware of Magnolia Trails program
- Manages department budget related to supplies and staffing
- Participates and hosts tours as necessary with new prospective residents and families
- Coordinates with 3rd party and support services to ensure resident needs are met
- Creates and distributes monthly newsletter
- Administrates, coordinates, and directs all activities in accordance with policies and procedures
- Rotates on call with community leadership, one weekend per month
Qualifications:
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Knowledge of types of dementia, symptoms and approaches for successful outcomes
- 2+ years experience in senior housing or related industry
- 2+ years experience with activities or special event planning
- 2+ years supervisory experience