Life Enrichment Director/Activities Director
Company: VLH- Grace Management Inc
Location: Lake Havasu City
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description At Vista Pointe at Lake Havasu
City, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents
through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking
individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living
experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive,
family-like atmosphere. When you join Vista Pointe at Lake Havasu
City, you become an integral part of a team that values making a
positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy
and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our
welcoming community. Full-time benefits include: PTO (Paid Time
Off) and Holiday Pay : Take advantage of paid time off to maintain
a healthy work-life balance. Daily pay : Get paid daily, providing
you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.
Health/Dental Insurance 401K with employer match : Plan for your
financial future with our 401k program. Life Insurance : Company
paid life insurance Short and long-term disability : Financial
security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work
Referral Bonuses : Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
Tuition Reimbursement : Invest in your education with our support
Employee Assistance Program : Connecting our employees with
resources for handling personal challenges Summary of Duties of the
Life Enrichment/Activities Director The Life Enrichment/Activities
Director is responsible for the organization, planning, and
facilitation of activity programs designed to promote the wellness
of an Assisted Living resident population, support the Wellness
Director in dealing with resident-related issues, and creation of a
supportive, enjoyable lifestyle for the residents. The Life
Enrichment/Activities Director reports to the Executive Director.
Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment/Activities Director
Familiar with and adheres to state regulations and company policy
and procedures pertaining to activities. Completes My Life Story
for each resident in collaboration with the resident and/or family
preferably prior to or during the move-in process (no later than 3
business days after move-in). Files original in the resident’s
chart and keeps a copy in a secure area that is accessible to
associates; uses My Life Story to develop a base on which to create
the program of activities to meet the residents’ individual needs.
Ensures that the program will include morning, afternoon, and
evening activities, 7 days a week, 365 days a year; Present for or
assures coverage for all activities, including those occurring on
holidays, evenings, and weekends. Creates a well-balanced program
to reflect activities that meet residents’ social, emotional,
recreational, spiritual, educational, and physical needs. Plans
activities and makes arrangements to carry out plans; Creates a
monthly calendar of activities/events, which is posted centrally in
the community by the first of each month. A copy is also given to
each resident. Maintains program activities within the budget,
purchases departmental supplies, keeps a record of expenditures via
expense spenddown sheets, and turns in receipts for
payment/reimbursement in a timely manner. Monitors inventory and is
responsible for activities, supplies, and equipment. In
collaboration with the Executive Director and the Community
Resident Council, coordinates and may lead monthly Resident Council
Meeting, with minutes recorded and maintained in the Life
Enrichment Department. Develops a transportation program to include
regularly scheduled trips into the community (i.e., shopping, meals
out, etc.); For Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities,
collaborates with the Wellness Director to devise a schedule that
allows the van to be scheduled for medical appointments on a
regular basis; Assist in escorting residents on trips, as
necessary. Assists the Sales Team in developing and implementing
the community’s marketing plan; Provide tours to the residents; May
be required to serve as weekend Manager on Duty per the community’s
program. Participates in stand-up meetings, family meetings, and
other meetings as requested by the Executive Director. Coordinates
volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and supervision
of volunteers; Includes residents and family volunteers when
available and appropriate; Contacts community sources to expand
volunteer base and to vary resident activities. Works with other
department heads as needed to ensure activities run smoothly (i.e.
submits special event request forms to Food Service Director for
activities requiring food). Responsible for care of pets, which
belong to the community; Maintains veterinary records as required
by State regulations; May enlist the help of volunteers (resident
or outside) but is ultimately responsible for the proper care of
each pet. Supervise and provide direction to Life Enrichment
Assistants. Attends community in-services and teaches as requested.
Maintains certification, if certified, according to standards set
forth by the certification’s governing body. Non-Essential
Functions of the Life Enrichment/Activities Director Participates
in New Hire Orientation by teaching the Life Enrichment segment.
Supports and participates in the resident centered activity
programs. Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and
associate functions, as requested by supervisor. Assists in variety
of tasks involving residents as assigned. Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities, and Experience Degree or experience in Human Services,
Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, or Art Therapy desired. Must
complete within State required time frame, any training required by
the State in which the community is located for Life Enrichment
Directors. Minimum of one year working with the senior population.
Good organization planning and communication skills. Arts and
Crafts and musical ability and familiarity with Wellness
Programming desired. Must possess a high degree of interpersonal
relations skills and capability of relating to a variety of people
and personalities; Considerable initiative, judgment, and
leadership skills are also required. Must possess a high level of
flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in workloads,
assignments, hours, and days (i.e., weekends, evenings, holidays).
Job requires frequent sitting and standing; Must be able to bend,
stoop, reach, and lift and/or push 40 pounds. Must have a
satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. Must
obtain appropriate Driver’s License in order to drive the van for
activities. There is no greater way to elevate your career than by
contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community.
Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of
belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our
communities is determined by the quality of our employees.
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