Healthcare Activities & Recreation Manager

Lakewood Retirement Community-LifeSpire•Richmond, VA

13h

About The Position

The Programming Manager oversees recreational programming for assisted living (AL), memory care (MC), and healthcare/skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents. Reporting to the Director of Resident Services, the role plans and schedules events, announces programs, prepares spaces, and solicits resident feedback. Programs are coordinated with residents, staff, and community resources to support residents’ cognitive, functional, spiritual, and occupational needs, help them maintain their highest potential level of functioning, and comply with federal and state regulations. The manager also supports programming across all levels of care and directly supervises AL and MC program coordinators and/or activity assistants. The position leads healthcare/SNF programming, coordinates activities and trips, manages volunteers and program staff schedules, and oversees supplies, equipment, inventory, and the monthly programming budget. The manager works across departments to coordinate schedules and facility use, participates in required meetings and staff training processes, and may drive to programs when needed.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years.
Programming staff must hold certification as dementia-certified activity professionals or certified recreational therapists.
Organizational and social skills.
Ability to establish good rapport with senior adults.
Ability to work independently.
Previous computer experience and skills.
Previous experience in senior living activities.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Activity Director Certified (ADC) certification is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field.
Knowledge of electronic medical records.
Proficiency in desktop publishing or a similar program for designing, developing, and preparing facility newsletters.
Proficiency in supervising and effectively managing programming staff.

Responsibilities

Support the mission, values, and vision of LifeSpire of Virginia.
Oversee, lead, and direct programs in healthcare/SNF.
Lead and supervise the AL Program Coordinator, MC Program Coordinator, and program assistants.
Work with the AL and MC Program Coordinators to provide programs that address residents’ cognitive, functional, spiritual, and occupational needs.
Implement programming across all levels of care as needed and interact daily with residents in each level of care.
Develop or oversee programming calendars and newsletters, use interactive programs such as SMILE, and execute activities, events, and trips for AL, MC, and HC based on resident and community needs.
Coordinate the volunteer program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision of resident and non-resident volunteers.
Coordinate activities and events across departments and with staff, including scheduling events and facility use; use the room reservation calendar for activity space needs.
Attend meetings as determined necessary by the supervisor.
Develop and maintain monthly staff schedules for AL, MC, and HC/SNF program staff to meet residents’ needs.
Schedule direct reports and program staff for mandatory in-services and training, and ensure compliance in Relias Learning.
Evaluate or assist in evaluating program team members annually.
Manage or oversee purchasing of programming supplies and equipment, and maintain inventory and storage.
Maintain records of and compliance with the monthly programming budget.
Drive to programs when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned promptly and cooperatively.
Follow personnel policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and subsequent publications and notices.