Life Enrichment Manager

Job Description

Position Title: Life Enrichment Manager

Pay: $60,000 – $63,000

Who We Are

If you are looking for a career with a strong, supportive team doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider being a part of the Blakehurst team! You’ll join others who have quickly found that Blakehurst is the kind of place where people decide to build a career. Blakehurst is a Life Plan Community situated on a beautiful 40-acre campus in Towson, MD, near Baltimore. Our goal is to enrich the lives of the over 300 seniors we serve. We do that by providing opportunities for residents to live life to the fullest. When you work at Blakehurst, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

You Will Enjoy

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Free on-site parking
• Free transportation to and from the closest bus stop
• Now offering DailyPay
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun
  
  

Blakehurst is recruiting for a hospitality focused Life Enrichment Manager to join our team! This position is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of an activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of all Chestnut Green residents.

Primary Responsibilities

• 1. Designs and implements a comprehensive activity program based on the LCS eight dimensions of Wellness.
• 2. The activity program will focus on the abilities and interests of the residents. Implementation will consider the functional abilities of the residents.
• 3. Coordinates monthly Resident Council meetings, inviting special guests and following up on any issues that are brought forth.
• 4. Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from the activity areas, with assistance from other departments.
• 5. Completes and/or oversees the activity assessments as required by state and federal regulations.
• 6. Completes the MDS, Care Plans and progress notes for all comprehensive care residents.
• 7. Completes assessments and provides input for the Assisted Living service plans.
• 8. Completes and/or oversees daily participation documentation.
• 9. Contacts and coordinates outside contractors (musicians, drama, art, etc.) to enhance the program available to residents.
• 10. Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.
• 11. Attends all meetings assigned, such as daily morning meeting QAPI, Care Plans meeting, etc.
• 12. Responsible as Co-Champion of the LCS Signature Program entitled Heartfelt Connections.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant, or Two years’ experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting within the last five years, one year of which was full time in a long-term care activities program with guidance from a qualified consultant in a health care setting.
• Must have certification from National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
  
  

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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