What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Manager position at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Description
Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Life Enrichment Manager. As a statewide nonprofit serving seniors, families and children in need of support, we take a whole-person approach to our organization and delivery of our services — because we believe we must find the strengths in people and build on these for lasting change to occur.
As a Life Enrichment Manager with the Frankenmuth Skilled Nursing and Rehab Campus at Wellspring, you’ll be part of a team of nurses, CNAs and senior support staff committed to helping seniors and families in Frankenmuth. In this position, you'll be directly supporting your community in Saginaw county to provide services to seniors. In this position, it is preferred that you bring a bachelors degree in recreation therapy or a relating bachelors of arts or science degree (not required) and 2 years of prior experience in activities and / or senior services. Having your CTRS - Therapeutic Recreational Specialist certification - is preferred and additionally having your CNA license is preferred as well (not required). You will also bring a chauffeurs license in order to occasionally drive the activities bus OR be willing to obtain it upon hire.
As a Life Enrichment Manager, you will :
Direct, supervise, coordinate, and implement activity [programs appropriate to the needs and requests of the residents; evaluate programs to meet the needs of the residents
Complete enrichment assessments and plan of activity interests and levels of new residents according to their cognitive and physical abilities as well as life interests and desires
Establish goals and keep records of resident’s activity patterns and document participation and responses to activities for those participating
Gather residents for all activities and life enrichment programs as applicable
Actively participate in programs
Carry out policies and practice in accord with rules and regulations of the Michigan Department of Public Health
Plan and implement an individual in room program for those residents unable to participate in scheduled activities
Arrange for purchase of needed supplies
Attend Care Plan Conferences, give input on each resident
Responsible to see that all State and Federal regulations for assessments are completed properly and in a timely manner; activity aides will be trained for the computer, have full knowledge of regulations and then put in the Care Conference section
Fill in and post calendars to inform residents and staff of scheduled events
Assist and / or make arrangements for monthly entertainment as directed
Analyze the potential assignments for volunteers and develop job descriptions for all assignments
Attend educational presentations as directed and apply knowledge as directed by manager.
Attend weekly department head meetings as needed
Willing to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and other employee’s hours as needed
Survey work to continue meeting the needs for volunteers at the facility
Make arrangements for transportation related to activities as needed
Set-up and clean-up of activity / live enrichment programs and events
Collaborate with managers to provide supervision and performance reviews on Activity Assistants
Promote, encourage, and recognize the resident volunteers
Efficient time management and prioritization of work
Have a positive attitude with openness to change and flexibility
Why Choose Wellspring?
You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you. Here are some of the benefits to being part of the Frankenmuth team with Wellspring :
You'll be part of a dedicated and caring team of nurses, caregivers and administrative staff and connect through weekly meetings and trainings
You'll receive supervision and support as needed
You'll create meaningful connections with residents, families and the team
You'll be a part of a team that values communication as a priority
You'll be salary based and will be starting at $49,920 / year based off experience, certifications and licenses
You'll be working full-time, Monday - Friday, on Day Shift (8 : 30 am - 4 : 00 pm)
- You'll have a flexible schedule for occasional evening and weekend events
You'll be eligible to enroll in our benefits, such as Health, Vision & Dental insurance, 403b Retirement plans, PTO, Paid Holidays, etc.
You'll have the flexibility to be paid on demand with DailyPay
You'll have access to Wellspring SupportLinc, which is an employee assistance plan
This position reports to the Wellspring FRANKENMUTH Campus :
Wellspring Lutheran Services
725 W. Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Full job description available at interview.
Salary : $49,920
