Community Life Engagement Manager at RiverWoods Durham

Overview: Community Life Engagement Manager  RiverWoods Durham is currently hiring for a Community Life Engagement Manager to come join our  team in Durham, NH. We are looking for team members who will bring their best selves and specialty skills to our organization. The Community Engagement Manager will provide guidance and training for all Life Engagement team members focusing on growth and development of the team’s dementia care knowledge, recreational therapy, and ability to run successful programming. In addition, this manager will work within the greater operational team to help develop dementia care training and resources for all departments. Typical hours for this position are Monday- Friday 8 am- 4:30 pm. Availability after-hours, on weekends, and/or holidays or as needed may be requested to meet community needs.   Benefits: - Medical and Dental Insurance starting within 30 days of employment - 403(b) Retirement plan with a company match - Get paid daily! We've partnered with DailyPay, so you can  work today and get paid tomorrow. - Earned Time off, start at 15 days - 6 Paid Holidays, 4 Personal Days - Wellness Programs - On-site fitness opportunities - Employee meal program - Education assistance/Tuition Reimbursement Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, train, schedule and support the Newfound Lodge Life Engagement team.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Assisted Living Engagement Coordinator, Memory Support Engagement Coordinator, and Life Engagement Partners to ensure successful programming is being developed and executed.
• Ensuring programs reflect person-centered care, brain health, memory support, and our wellness philosophies.
• Utilize technology and tools provided to measure the success of programs and engagement. Provide data monthly or as requested to Director of Community Life.
• Ensure all programs and activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Attend clinical team huddles regularly throughout the week.
• Budget Planning: Forecast needs of the department including food, equipment, supplies and labor, maintain current records of expenditures and adjust to approved budget. Ensure adequate financial records and cost reports are completed as requested by the Finance department and Director of Community Life.
• Focus on enhancing knowledge in dementia care, recreational therapy, and successful programming. Collaborate with the Director of Community Life to provide educational opportunities for dementia care training and resources to all employees.
• Stay current on the latest research and industry trends on Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and develop and design programming to support best practices. Enhance and develop staff knowledge of proper techniques in working with residents who have a diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
• Supports organizational initiatives to develop awareness around Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and participates in industry association conferences, educational opportunities, and outreach events within the community.
• Coordinate with various departments to integrate care practices and resources effectively.
• Assist in the planning and provide development, organization, and implementation of a Volunteer Program for Newfound Lodge.
• Ensure new residents and/or their families receive proper orientation into Newfound Lodge across all levels of care.
• Prepare and participate in all resident care conferences.
• Help lead activities and events on all levels of care. Document in medical record application resident engagement and involvement notes.
• Communicates any changes noted in the resident’s condition or behavior pattern to the Director or Assistant Director of Health Services and document them in the online medical record system.
• Provide weekly updates for resident newsletters.
• Attend quarterly Risk Management and QAPI meetings to represent the Community Life Engagement team.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information, report complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written report to the Nurse on the floor and Supportive Living Administrator indicating the incident/situation.
  

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor level college degree or equivalent in experience and skill Required. Degree in Recreational Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy, Health and Wellness Management, preferred.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in social or recreation programming, (3) of which has been full-time in a leadership role in a health care setting.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and Certified Dementia Practitioner, required.

For assistance with your application call 603.658.1541 or email bbaade@trwg.org directly.

 

RiverWoods Group: Northern New England’s Largest Family of CCRCs

 

Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind

Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.

 

Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission: to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.

 

If you’re looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future – then RiverWoods is for you.