Life Enrichment Manager

Encore Village of Schaumburg is currently hiring for a Life Enrichment Manager.

DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Director of Lifestyles the Life Enrichment Manager will direct and manage the activities program in the Briarwood Health Care Center including long term care, short term rehab and memory care programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Programming :

Assess recreational needs of residents based on their cognitive and physical capabilities and recreational interests.

Design and schedule activities which meet the physical, cognitive and physical capabilities and recreational interests of the residents.

With input from Briarwood Life Enrichment staff creates, calendars to meet the needs of residents in each area of the Health Care Center.

Supervise activity programming for Health Care Center residents and analyze for appropriateness.

Participates in QAPI and other IDT meetings as assigned.

Works collaboratively with administration to meet resident centered goals including creating a neighborhood feel within the HCC.

Works collaboratively with the Lifestyles Department to provide a cross-campus activities programming.

Serves as Staff Liaison to the Resident Council and facilitates Town Hall meetings including maintaining meeting minutes.

Collaborates with Lifestyles Department and the IDT in Healthcare to develop programs and recreational offerings in line with company / team initiatives and goals.

Plans external and / or internal outings and supports community connections for HCC residents through relationships with community and campus groups.

Staffing

Hire, train, supervise and evaluate Life Enrichment   assistants in the HCC so that programming goals for residents are met.

Schedule activity staff so that activities are provided   days per week.

Provide additional training related to programming, procedures and documentation to Life Enrichment personnel as needed.

Regulations / Documentation / Management

Supervise Life Enrichment documentation for all HCC residents, including assessments, MDS, CAAs , Care Plans and participation and ensure that charting for residents is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Maintains regulatory compliance for IDPH regulations for Activity Departments and staff.

Maintains communication with families regarding resident participation in activities, including participation and / or feed back provided in Care Conferences.

Coordinate efforts between interdisciplinary team to provide optimum individualized care for residents.

Work with DON to encourage CNA interaction with Life Enrichment staff in HCC.

Supports community provision of religious services.

Work with Volunteer Manager in placement, orientation, and supervision of volunteers in the HCC.

Orders supplies and hires entertainers to support programming within established budget guidelines. Submits expenses and budget report as required.

Maintains recreational materials and supplies to maintain safety, sanitation and promote structured and independent recreation.

Responsible for maintaining a homelike and professional environment within the healthcare center that supports resident engagement, including organization and maintenance of activity spaces, outdoor garden areas, bulletin boards ad seasonal décor.

Promotes the Life Enrichment’s role in maintaining quality of life through positive and professional communication with residents, staff and guests.

Promotes community programs through photos and information for social media releases.

All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Physical Activities :

• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, bending, reaching, feeling, grasping, reaching with hands and arms, tasting, and smelling.
• Occasionally squatting, twisting, driving, climbing stairs, ladders, or other climbing or balancing, crouching, and crawling.

Range of Motion :

Weight Lifting Requirements :

Vision Requirements :

Environmental Exposure :

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Experience :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Potential exposure to communicable diseases.

Must be able to work with ill, disabled elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.

Ability and willingness to work more than usual hours when needed, possibly during a different shift, weekends or holidays.

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.