Life Enrichment Manager

Manages the Life Enrichment Services in the Bethany Village licensed areas based on a holistic, wellness approach to resident and volunteer activities, following Federal and State guidelines, professionally accepted standards of practice and goals set by the agency, within an established budget.

Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive program services for residents in the Licensed Nursing Home and Licensed Residential Care in collaboration with the Life Enrichment Coordinators

Serves as clinical resource to staff and facility in assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting total resident care.  Monitors quality of care and quality of life for residents.

Monitors overall operations of Life Enrichment Department (e.g., Monthly Summaries, Operations Report, departmental budgets, purchasing, staff assignments, etc.).

Complies with Administrative policies, Nursing Department policies and procedures, Infection Control guidelines, the Disaster and Fire Plans, as well as the standards and local and state health care regulations

Acts as an advocate for resident rights by serving as catalyst for their support in the program.

Develops and/or implements department based quality improvement program.  Participates in the Linden House Quality Improvement Program/Committee.

Oversees the Life Enrichment Department’s documentation and assessments, to include MDS, care plans and CAA’s.

Oversees the Beauty Salon Manager and Salon services.

Encourages resident wellness through directed programming and resident engagement.

Conducts personnel functions (hiring, counseling, evolution and training) for Life Enrichment staff.

Responsible for welcoming and on-boarding new employees.

Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization and all federal and state laws regarding the privacy of protected health information

Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization regarding the use of technology and technology-based information.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology, Music, Art, Recreation Therapy, or related field.  Meet the requirements of or plan in place to meet the requirements of Ohio Administrative Code 3701-17.

Minimum Experience:  Minimum of two years experience in long-term care facility.  Two years management experience preferred which includes budgeting, supervision, organizational skills, and time management. Communicates clearly in English, both oral and written; Demonstrates knowledge of the assessment and Care Planning process including MDS, RAPs, and Plan of Care.