Activities Program Manager- Healthcare

Activities Program Manager – Healthcare

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The Programming Manager should have at least 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years. All programming staff should hold certification as dementia certified activity professionals or certified recreational therapists.

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Activity Direct Certified (ADC) preferred.
• Organizational and social skills.
• Ability to establish good rapport with senior adults.
• Ability to work independently.
• Previous computer experience and skills.
• Previous experience in senior living activities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, and staff.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing or similar type program for design, development, and preparation of facility newsletter.
• Proficiency in supervision and effective management of programming staff.

Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours required as activity schedule dictates. Work in inside and outside environments. Must be able to tolerate occasional exposures to dust, fumes, odors, water, as well as some noise. Must be able to tolerate exposure to weather, temperature fluctuations (hot/cold), wet, and/or humid conditions.

The Programming Manager, under the management of the Director of Resident Services, is responsible for program planning, scheduling of events, announcement of schedules, physical event preparation, and solicitation of resident feedback of recreational activities for the higher levels of care including assisted living, memory care (Cornerstone) and healthcare/SNF. The programs are to be coordinated in cooperation with residents, staff, and community resources.

The Programming Manager works to provide an environment in which activity and creativity can flourish while meeting the needs of the residents. The programming in AL, memory care and HC is designed to maintain residents at their maximum potential level of functioning while complying with federal and state regulations. The Programming Manager assists in facilitation and support of activities programming across all levels of care and directly supervises the AL and MC Program Coordinators and/or activity assistants.

• Support the Mission, Values and Vision of Life Spire of Virginia.
• Responsible for oversight, leading and directing programs in healthcare/SNF.
• Leads and supervises the AL Program Coordinator, MC Program Coordinator and program assistants. Works directly with the AL Program Coordinator and MC Program Coordinator to provide quality programs to meet the cognitive, functional, spiritual and occupational needs of the residents.
• Implements programming on all levels of care as needed. Interacts daily with residents in each level of care.
• Develops and/or oversees the development of the programming calendars, newsletters, use of interactive programs (i.e. SMILE) and executes activities, events and trips for AL, MC and HC that meet the individual and community needs of the residents.
• Coordinates volunteer program including both resident and non-resident volunteers. Responsibilities include recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision of volunteers.
• Ensures interdepartmental coordination of all activities and events.
• Coordinates with other staff members relating to scheduling of events and use of facilities. Utilizes room reservation calendar for all activities space needs.
• Attends…