Lifestyle Manager

The Lifestyle Manager reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the activities in accordance with policies and procedures, current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the activity programs according to care plan practices and resident needs. Develops and implements activity policies and procedures. Monitors changes in current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and recommends changes in policies and procedures to the Executive Director.
• Prepares and plans the Activity department's budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor, and submits requirements to Executive Director as necessary.
• Coordinates the activities necessary in the fulfillment of project assignments within budget, quality and scheduling guidelines.
• Supports and assists management staff with marketing efforts of the community - touring, community outreach, working with current residents / families and potential residents / families.
• Provides indirect supervision of volunteers as outlined by the community services objectives. Includes recruitment of volunteer agencies and individuals as necessary.
• Ensures that all activity-related staff and volunteers are trained in the care plan process, understanding the needs of senior residents.
• Develops and maintains a good rapport with all staff involved with the care plan / senior resident needs to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care.
• Leads, participates or attends activities functions (on all shifts) frequently to assure that quality control measures are maintained.
• Provides transportation to outings / appointments for residents using the company van / bus.
• Visits residents and provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living where applicable.
• Solicits advice from other properties concerning the operation of the Activities to identify problem areas and / or improve services.
• Provides written and / or oral reports of the programs and activities as required. Reports any Activities operational concerns to Executive Director.
• Meets with management staff on a regular basis to develop, conduct, and evaluate activities and cost containment.
• Participates in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does have direct supervisory responsibilities for all team members within their department.

Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain stamina, stand, sit, walk, climb stairs and use his / her hands. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. The specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.