Life Enrichment Manager
Quick Apply Full-time 23 hours ago Full Job Description
Summary:
To plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs in accordance with current federal, state, and company guidelines governing the Center and as may be directed by the Administrator to ensure that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
Responsibilities:
Ensure residentdirected plans of care as it relates to each resident's choices in activities.
Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of the center to meet the needs of each resident regardless of his/her cognitive level.
Identify and monitor the spiritual, social, recreational, and emotional needs of the residents through routine interviews and visits.
Develop positive relationships on behalf of the Company with the area health care community, churches, and schools to ensure current and future volunteers to assist with program delivery.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other departments within the center to ensure that activity programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Conduct regular assessments and obtain input from the residents/resident counsel to monitor the delivery of activities' services.
Initially assess residents and coordinate with nursing supervisor to help residents with a selection of activities in compliance with doctors' orders.
Interview residents and families to better provide activities to meet the residents' needs.
Provide information to residents and families that will show activity programs available.
Maintain and document activity progress notes as well as record of residents' activities, per OBRA guidelines.
Ensure activities are varied and conducted seven days a week and evenings.
Develop a monthly activity calendar.
Meet with personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting areas and/or the improvement of services provided.
Develop and implement volunteer programs to include the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers.
Maintain a working knowledge and ensure compliance with all governmental regulations.
Provide Administrator with requested assistance in developing the activities' budgets.
Manage activities budget to include labor costs; monitor expenditures.
Maintain supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and available for activities.
Qualifications:
Must be certified as an Activities Director.
Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level to accomplish the job.
At least two (2) years' long term care experience preferred.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as required.
Advanced computer knowledge and experience related to the job preferred.
Must have previous supervisory experience and strong organization and communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT:
Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
Willing to work beyond normal working hours and during disastrous circumstances, as needed.
Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families, and outside agencies and to work cooperatively with other associates.
Ability to present to groups.
Ability to remain calm under stress.
Ability to communicate with local staff, remote staff, and outside agencies.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Understand, comply with, and promote rules regarding residents' rights.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Maintain an orderly, confidential, and safe work environment.
Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in training and inservice education.
Assist in orientation and training other staff.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays as directed by supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
To plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs in accordance with current federal, state, and company guidelines governing the Center and as may be directed by the Administrator to ensure that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
Responsibilities:
Ensure residentdirected plans of care as it relates to each resident's choices in activities.
Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of the center to meet the needs of each resident regardless of his/her cognitive level.
Identify and monitor the spiritual, social, recreational, and emotional needs of the residents through routine interviews and visits.
Develop positive relationships on behalf of the Company with the area health care community, churches, and schools to ensure current and future volunteers to assist with program delivery.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other departments within the center to ensure that activity programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Conduct regular assessments and obtain input from the residents/resident counsel to monitor the delivery of activities' services.
Initially assess residents and coordinate with nursing supervisor to help residents with a selection of activities in compliance with doctors' orders.
Interview residents and families to better provide activities to meet the residents' needs.
Provide information to residents and families that will show activity programs available.
Maintain and document activity progress notes as well as record of residents' activities, per OBRA guidelines.
Ensure activities are varied and conducted seven days a week and evenings.
Develop a monthly activity calendar.
Meet with personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting areas and/or the improvement of services provided.
Develop and implement volunteer programs to include the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers.
Maintain a working knowledge and ensure compliance with all governmental regulations.
Provide Administrator with requested assistance in developing the activities' budgets.
Manage activities budget to include labor costs; monitor expenditures.
Maintain supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and available for activities.
Qualifications:
Must be certified as an Activities Director.
Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level to accomplish the job.
At least two (2) years' long term care experience preferred.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as required.
Advanced computer knowledge and experience related to the job preferred.
Must have previous supervisory experience and strong organization and communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT:
Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
Willing to work beyond normal working hours and during disastrous circumstances, as needed.
Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families, and outside agencies and to work cooperatively with other associates.
Ability to present to groups.
Ability to remain calm under stress.
Ability to communicate with local staff, remote staff, and outside agencies.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Understand, comply with, and promote rules regarding residents' rights.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Maintain an orderly, confidential, and safe work environment.
Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in training and inservice education.
Assist in orientation and training other staff.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays as directed by supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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