JOB SUMMARY

The Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for activity programming and development, with the direction of the Executive Director. Duties include, but are not limited to: developing and leading meaningful and resident-centered programs which achieve high involvement, support residents’ quality of life, partner with volunteers and families to support the community and residents, planning outings and group excursions, producing monthly activity calendars, ordering department supplies, shopping as needed, and overseeing & managing department staff schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the implementation of the Care Center activity program mission, goals, and philosophy.
• Oversees and maintains meaningful stimulating activity programs that challenge residents mentally, physically, spiritually and psychosocially which match individual preferences and capabilities and enhance the quality of life.
• Completes residents' Assessments & Person-Centered Activity cards for Residents’ rooms.
• Supervises Activity Programs including schedules and staff implementation of programs.
• Supports and leads activity programs; assists with staff job direction and assignments in leading daily activities timely and as scheduled; is expected to participate in leading and supporting daily activities, or 1-1 visits.
• Schedules visiting entertainers, or special events and special guests.
• Creates, coordinates, publishes, posts monthly activity calendars for the community.
• Oversees and coordinates the development of family and community volunteers in the community including recruitment, coaching, and orientation/training.
• Assists, as directed, with resident and family councils.
• Orders necessary supplies and handles the shopping needs, for activity programs.
• Manages the activities Concur and Spenddown, relating to Activities Department budget, at the direction of the Life Enrichment Director.
• Maintains an environment that encourages memories, promotes feelings of well-being, and stimulates the senses in both personal and communal areas of the community.
• Works closely with the Life Enrichment Director, MDS Coordinator, Social Services Assistant, and Care Center Management Team.
• Partners with the Life Enrichment Director and other department managers to address and resolve customer services concerns timely.
• Participates in Care Planning, Assessments, MDS & Care Conference meetings and provides support and resources to enhance the psychosocial needs of residents and families.
• Participates or leads Activities Department meetings, as appropriate and as directed by the Life Enrichment Director.
• Works closely with all departments in the community to ensure all residents are receiving all available services to enhance their quality of life.
• Promotes and participates in-service education, and one-on-one staff development as needed.
• Works effectively with social and community agencies and vendors.
• Ensures department budget is maintained and that overtime is kept to a minimum.
• May work with other staff to plan and conduct special events, fundraisers and ACC programs.
• Attends required in-service and training programs.
• Demonstrates compliance with applicable ACC policies, procedures and standards.
• Creates and manages Activities staff work schedule & coordinates time off requests, staff change requests, work schedule matters, to make sure department needs are met.
• Assists with staff evaluations.
• Oversees Activities Department assigned PAL’s are completed and concerns are posted and then reported to the Life Enrichment Director.
• Responsible for Activity Staff training and documentation.
• Oversees Resident daily activity charting & 1-1 visits.
• Oversees New Admit Welcome Bags and resident preferences are being met, in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding information about residents and their families. Strives to preserve resident privacy.
• Oversees volunteer coordination and assignments.
• Coordinates & completes monthly Activities Calendar, and handles coordination of special events, and outside entertainment or vendors.
• Assist in the marketing efforts of the facility.
• Oversees Activities Office is well organized, neat and adheres to infection control protocols. and administrative work is completed accurately, timely and meets the Life Enrichment Directors approval, Title XXII and OBRA.
• Manages activity department supply needs through shopping and completes administrative duties relating to purchases – spend down & Concur.
• Assists with MDS resident Assessments, Care Plans, Multidisciplinary, Progress Notes, resident Care Conferences, as assigned, by the Life Enrichment Director.
• Completes Resident Council Minutes for Life Enrichment Director review and approval; then disburses to Department Managers, as needed and manages timely Department responses, and maintains the Resident Council binder. Updates any concerns on the Concern Log.
• Assists Life Enrichment Director with duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in gerontology, sociology, social work or a related discipline, preferred.
• Two-four years’ experience in caring for people with dementia and in developing and facilitating activity programs as well as knowledge of the special needs of residents experiencing dementia preferred; experience with specialized dementia programs is a plus.
• Knowledgeable about the disease process, the changes associated with dementia illnesses, how they affect the individual’s ability to function, and the adaptive strategies that help maintain a resident’s abilities preferred.
• Activities Certificate, or ability to obtain one, required.
• Effective English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to manage, review and control departmental budgets.
• Experience with staff supervision; knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to the residents and for the person experiencing dementia.
• Knowledge and ability to conform to applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Valid and current California driver's license.
• Flexibility and willingness to work evenings, weekends or holidays as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.