Life Enrichment Manager

Ginger Cove•Annapolis, MD

5d•$70,000 - $78,000

About The Position

Ginger Cove is seeking a compassionate, creative, and organized Life Enrichment Manager to lead person-centered programming, primarily in its extended care areas. The manager develops activities and experiences that support residents’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being, while leading staff who help enhance residents’ quality of life. The role works in collaboration with residents, families, and the clinical team and ensures programming meets applicable regulations and organizational policies.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of experience in memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing, or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC).
Strong understanding of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and person-centered care principles.
Strong teambuilding skills and ability to foster collaboration and trust.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
Experience supervising staff and managing departmental responsibilities.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
Availability to work occasional weekends and provide coverage for open shifts as operationally required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, gerontology, or a related field preferred.
Certification in dementia care, or willingness to obtain one, such as Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP).

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized service plans and care plans with the clinical team and residents’ families.
Serve as a primary contact for resident families and communicate about residents’ well-being, activities, and program updates.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee monthly calendars of person-centered, memory-enhancing, therapeutic, and recreational activities.
Build and maintain partnerships with entertainers, guest speakers, spiritual service providers, and community organizations to support outings and enrichment activities.
Supervise, schedule, train, and mentor Life Enrichment staff.
Oversee departmental HR processes, including payroll, performance reviews, and disciplinary documentation.
Manage program resources, supplies, vendors, and assigned departmental budget responsibilities.
Maintain accurate records of resident participation and program effectiveness; use feedback and quality metrics to identify improvements.
Ensure activities programming complies with applicable state and federal regulations, long-term care requirements, and organizational policies.
Participate in audits, surveys, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain clean, organized, safe, and welcoming activity spaces and work areas.
Maintain continuity of programming through appropriate staffing levels and scheduling coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.