Life Enrichment Director

The Life Enrichment Director at Brandywine at Haverford Estates is responsible for planning and implementing diverse programs that enrich the lives of residents. This includes organizing recreational activities, promoting community events, and engaging with residents to create enjoyable experiences that enhance their emotional and physical well-being.

To qualify for the Life Enrichment Director position at Brandywine at Haverford Estates, candidates should have experience in assisted living and dementia care environments, knowledge of recreational therapy, and a genuine passion for working with older adults to foster a fulfilling community experience.

Brandywine at Haverford Estates encourages the Life Enrichment Director to unleash their creative talents. Whether you’re a singer, dancer, artist, or trivia expert, you’ll have the chance to design unique programming that resonates with our residents, ensuring their experiences are both exciting and fulfilling.

Brandywine at Haverford Estates provides hands-on immersive training experiences for the Life Enrichment Director. This enables new team members to understand our community's culture and best practices in resident engagement and wellness, empowering them to deliver exceptional support.

Life Enrichment Directors at Brandywine at Haverford Estates enjoy a wide range of benefits including competitive wages, medical, dental, and vision insurance, daily free meals, referral bonuses, and ample opportunities for growth and career development in a supportive team environment.

In your answer, emphasize the importance of understanding each resident’s interests and capabilities. Highlight your strategies for incorporating feedback from residents and their families to ensure that the activities are engaging and suitable for everyone.

Discuss your previous experience with residents in dementia care settings and how that gives you insight into creating respectful and engaging programming that considers their unique needs, promoting cognitive engagement and joy in day-to-day activities.

Share your ideas on effective promotion strategies, such as using newsletters, social media, and creating interactive discussions with residents to highlight the benefits and excitement of upcoming events.

Be prepared to discuss a specific program, the planning process, its impact on residents, and the feedback you received. This will showcase your ability to create meaningful experiences.

Discuss your methods for staying organized and flexible while keeping a positive demeanor. Highlight how you prioritize tasks and ensure that residents feel valued and included throughout various activities.

Convey your belief that wellness is key to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. Discuss your approach to integrating wellness principles into daily activities, ensuring physical, mental, and emotional aspects are all considered.

Provide a specific example of when you've had to adjust an activity based on resident feedback or observation, demonstrating your flexibility and responsiveness to their needs.

Share your strategies for fostering an enthusiastic environment, such as building personal rapport with residents, encouraging peer-to-peer invitations, and highlighting the fun aspects of events.

Discuss the potential of technology, such as virtual programming or digital communication tools, to enhance engagement and provide meaningful experiences for residents, particularly in connecting with family or exploring new interests.

Emphasize the importance of communication, creativity, organization, empathy, and the ability to connect with residents of various backgrounds and needs, making sure they feel involved and valued.