Life Engagement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Why New Perspective Senior Living? A career with a purpose starts here!

A career at New Perspective Senior Living is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Our culture is built on servant leadership; we empower team members to support one another, lead with compassion, and to put residents first in everything we do. Our unique care model focuses on four pillars: Physical Fitness, Brain Fitness, Dining Experience, and Social/Spiritual Enrichment in order to provide high quality care tailored each resident's unique needs and lifestyle.

As we work toward our goal of helping 10,000 residents Live Life on Purpose, every team member plays an important role in enriching the lives of seniors across our communities. At New Perspective, you'll find purpose, growth, and a supportive team that believes success begins with serving others! 

Position Summary

The Life Engagement Manager develops and implements a “resident-centered” Life Engagement program comprised of activities and engagement opportunities for the purpose of meeting the physical, social, dining, educational, and spiritual needs and interests of residents and which also encourages interaction and cognitive stimulation. The Life Engagement Manager executes Life Engagement programming in the assisted living, vivid living, and Betty’s Harbor neighborhoods. The Life Engagement Manager manages Life Engagement Coaches (“LECs”), leads by example and champions the Company’s mission, values, foundational belief, leadership pledge, and is expected to exhibit characteristics that embrace the four pillars of NPSL, to be proactive, selfless, honest and kind in all that they do.

Job Type

• Full-time

Responsibilities  

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and conduct ongoing performance management of the Life Engagement Team.
• Work to obtain a score of 95% or greater on the Resident First Review for all departments.
• Recruit, coordinate, train and supervise all family and Community volunteers.
• Develop, publish, promote, and distribute Community calendars and newsletters to residents, families, and the greater community on a regular basis.
• Develop and execute the Seasonal Décor and 1st Impressions program.
• Monitor and communicate changes in residents’ physical, mental, and emotional abilities to participate in Life Engagement programming to the director of wellness.
• Invite caregivers to use their individual talents to provide scheduled activities.
• Partner with the director of sales to develop and implement activities/events that encourage outside community participation.
• Communicate with and coach the nursing team and caregivers on individualized Resident Service Plans as needed.
• Communicate and interact with residents, families and team members in a kind, respectful and effective way.
• Ensures 100% of all social histories are complete for all residents residing in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Vivid Living and Betty’s Harbor. Use resident social histories to create meaningful programming for residents.
• Champion hospitality and deliver excellent customer service to residents, families, visitors, and vendors.
• Attend and participate in all required trainings, team meetings, town hall meetings, online learning resources, and others as required, and ensure the same for LECs.

Qualifications

• High School graduate. Three or more years of management experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy for the challenges experienced by residents and family members and the problem-solving skill sets to support them.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use a variety of electronic devices.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using the English language.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Team Member Benefits & Perks*

• This role is eligible for an annual bonus!
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match!
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!
• Leadership Development & Career Advancement
• Real-time Access to Earned Wages
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program

*Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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