Activities Supervisor

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Unit/Department/Team

Our Activities team plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Through meaningful engagement, personalized programming, and a strong sense of community, the department is committed to creating enriching experiences that promote dignity, independence, and joy.

Mission for Position

The Activities Supervisor is responsible for leading a dynamic activities program that supports the physical, emotional, and social well-being of each resident. This role ensures programming is individualized, compliant, and aligned with each resident's care plan, while fostering a collaborative and engaging environment for both residents and team members.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of a comprehensive activities program
• Ensure activities align with each resident's individualized care plan through active participation in assessments and care planning
• Supervise, coach, and develop Activity Aides/Specialists, Enrichment Aides/Specialists, and Volunteers to ensure effective team management and high performance
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to support team growth and accountability
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment across departments including Dietary, Social Services, Maintenance, and Nursing
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee daily individual and group activities to ensure consistent and meaningful engagement
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation, including MDS, CAAs, and activity records
• Manage staff scheduling and ensure clear, timely communication of any changes
• Support and uphold departmental policies, procedures, and quality initiatives
• Attend and actively participate in care conferences and departmental meetings
• Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the aviary and other assigned program areas

Position Type

This is a full-time position working 80 hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional, or
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a therapeutic activities program within the past five (5) years
• State certification or licensure by a recognized accrediting body or MEPAP Course 1 completed within first 90 days of employment and MEPAP Course 2 completed within 1 year of employment
• Completion of 12 CEUs annually (may include workshops or conferences)

Ideal Candidate

• Strong computer skills and familiarity with activity programming and documentation systems
• Experience supervising, coordinating, or managing an activities program preferred

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Ashley Wallgren, Director of Nursing to discuss the possibilities further:

P: 218-894-8335

E: ashleywallgren@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

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