Life Enrichment Director

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. We are honored to receive a Best of Senior Living Top Provider Award, which acknowledges that 20% of more of our communities have won the A Place for Mom 2024 Best of Senior Living Award.

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. Learn more about our signature Magnolia Trails Program: https://www.sonidaseniorliving.com/community/the-waterford-at-colby/magnolia-trails/ 

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 
• Participate and host tours as necessary with new prospective residents and families
• Coordinates with 3rd party and support services to ensure resident needs are met
• Create and distribute 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