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Lifestyle Director

Lifestyle Director

Maplewood Mayflower Place ALF LLCSagamore, MA, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Lifestyle Director / Activities Director

Location :   West Yarmouth

Employment Type :   Salary Exempt

Salary Range : Competitive

Department :   Activities

About Us :

Maplewood Senior Living, is a leading operator of premier senior living communities across 5 states and Washington, D.C., featuring two distinguished brands : Maplewood and Inspīr.   Known nationally for innovation in the senior living space, Maplewood is a growing company dedicated to excellence in care, offering personalized and thoughtful services in independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Our success is built on a foundation of personalized, compassionate care and communities designed to enrich the quality of life for our residents. We foster a dynamic and supportive work environment that empowers our teams to excel, inspire, and make a meaningful impact every day. If you are a passionate about driving growth and innovation in senior living, Maplewood offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise. Join us and help shape the future of senior living!

Position Summary :

The Lifestyle Director is a key member of the department head team and is responsible for leading, developing, coordinating, and implementing activities, programs and events that optimize quality of life for our residents, enhance health and wellbeing and promote social connection and engagement. Maplewood Lifestyle Directors incorporate social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and purposeful activities and programs to meet the comprehensive and multidimensional needs and interests of our residents. At Maplewood, we build our 9 Essential Elements of Wellbeing which include : Engagement, Intentional Living, Movement, The Arts, Community, Family, Brain Health, Energized Environments and Laughter into our lifestyle programs.

Key Responsibilities :

Management

  • Hires, trains, schedules, supervises, directs and evaluates Lifestyle Associates.
  • Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Ensures all Lifestyle programs meet Maplewood quality standards
  • Collaborates with Senior Lifestyle Directors and other LSDs to implement established best practices in Lifestyle Programming
  • Maintains monthly budget
  • Completes monthly schedule for all Lifestyle associates in UKG to budget shift requirements
  • Attends all necessary meetings including daily standups, weekly Department Head Meetings, monthly All-Associate Meetings, and bi-weekly LSD meetings facilitated by home office
  • Collaborates with your ED and HR on any necessary progressive discipline actions
  • Ensures all supplies are neatly organized and inventory is tracked
  • Works with vendors to coordinate and host elevated and exceptional programs for residents, families and staff
  • Collaborates with other department heads to coordinate and manage Dining Committee Meetings, and Resident Council.

Care, Service Plans, and Wellness

  • Collaborates with resident care and memory care teams to review and contribute residents' service plans as necessary
  • Participates in and contribute to tracking meetings, family meetings and case conferences
  • Ensures our 9 Core Elements of Wellness are incorporated into weekly lifestyle programs
  • Staff Training

  • Ensures all new Lifestyle associates are properly orientation and trained and all Lifestyle associates continue to receive appropriate training and support to optimize their ability to work with our resident population
  • Ensures monthly in-service education, including dementia training, is provided to all Lifestyle Associates`
  • Recreation, Activities, Events and Lifestyle Programs

  • Designs and implements high quality monthly program calendars tailored to residents' abilities, interests, hobbies, religions, and desired experiences.
  • Ensures programs, events and activities align with Maplewood’s 9 Lifestyle Elements (Engagement, Intentional living, movement for wellness, enriching arts, sense of community, family connection, brain health, energized environments, and shared laughter).
  • Plans, conducts, and monitors recreational programs that cater to all residents' needs and abilities.
  • Coordinates transportation for outings and events, including driving community vehicles when required.
  • Plans special events and family gatherings.
  • Maintains resident profile information and utilizes it to create personalized Lifestyle Programs.
  • Collaborates with the Resident Care team for WISH Program and parallel activities for residents with special needs
  • Ensures adequate program supplies and purchases adaptive supplies as needed.
  • Fosters a seven-day-a-week activity program, including evenings and holidays.
  • Collaborates with other Directors to ensure the recreational and social needs of all residents are addressed
  • In coordination with the Culinary Service Director, ensures proper nutrition, snacks and hydration are provided throughout the day as part of a healthy lifestyle
  • Ensures daily afternoon social or Happy hour is provided
  • Holds a monthly Activity Committee Meeting to provide residents an opportunity to give input into the monthly calendar of events.
  • Meets with residents and families to identify resident interests, resolve concerns, and develop meaningful relationships
  • Monitors the response and / or review / evaluate the response to the programs and determine if the activities meet the assed needs of each resident
  • Ensures annual Maplewood themed programming has been included on monthly calendar and is being held
  • Develops intergenerational programs and a pet therapy program
  • Volunteers

  • Implements volunteer program which includes recruitment, interviewing, training and annual recognition.
  • Implements community policy regarding volunteers.
  • Trains all volunteers who will working the memory care neighborhood in dementia care.
  • Implements volunteer schedule.
  • Develops and implements intergenerational program with local organizations, schools and clubs.
  • Develops and implements a volunteer pet therapy program that follow all state and local government rules regarding pets.
  • Communication and Sales

  • Participates in marketing and communication efforts including owning digital signage
  • Participates in tours and other sales efforts as appropriate
  • Develops and distribute monthly, weekly and daily calendars and newsletters digitally and in print
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies, organizations, and healthcare professionals.
  • Technology

  • Develops competency in using each product in Maplewood’s Catalyst Technology Suite
  • Ensures all Catalyst technology platforms (LifeLoop, Rendever, Eversound, Sentrics etc.) are in good working condition and are utilized regularly
  • Develops and implements regularly scheduled Catalyst technology training sessions for staff and classes for residents
  • Collaborates with Catalyst Technology Suite vendors on optimal use of their products, including best practices
  • Compliance, Safety, and Vehicle

  • Ensures compliance with state, federal, and other regulations related to therapeutic recreation programming.
  • Follows emergency procedures and implement safety practices and procedures.
  • In collaboration with Memory Care Director, captures resident photos upon move-in and maintain Schedule K Binder.
  • Maintains documentation for company vehicles and handle accident reports.
  • Coordinates scheduled maintenance for community vehicles.
  • Miscellaneous

  • Provides exceptional customer service to residents, family members, visitors, and responsible persons.
  • Cultivates a sincere passion for working with the senior population and promote a positive atmosphere.
  • Is able to perform physical tasks, including lifting and assisting residents.
  • Education / Experience / Licensure / Certification

  • An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population
  • Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life
  • Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Teams and creative software
  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test
  • Why You'll Love working for Us :

    Innovative Culture : We are a group of smart, forward-thinking and compassionate pros dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through service excellence, creative and meaningful programs and continuous innovation.

    HEART : We recognize Humor, Empathy, Autonomy, Respect and Trust as core values that guide our work.

    Growth Opportunities : We promote and foster career development and continuous learning.

    Work-Life Balance : We value autonomy, flexibility and a family-friendly supportive workplace.

    Competitive Comp and Benefits : We offer a competitive compensation package, bonus, health insurance, 401K with match, paid time off, and more. Inspir believes in rewarding top talent and dedication, depending upon years of experience and commitment to the company. Inspir strives for transparency, reviewing pay periodically, to be the industry leader in recruiting talent like you!

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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