Manager Garden Apts/Oaks Respite Program

Willis-Knighton-Health-System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oaks of LA in Shreveport, LA is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to plan, develop, organize, implement and evaluate resident programs in the IL areas of the Oaks of LA Adult Residential Community. You will coordinate volunteers and guest speakers to ensure meaningful activities and resident well‑being.

Responsibilities include maintaining volunteer resources, coordinating with the Relocation Coordinator on turnover, and assisting with billing reviews.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrates willingness to work holidays and weekends as needed.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with IL Director to review resident programs for Garden Apartments.
• Maintains a volunteer resource pool for Garden Apartments.
• Coordinates with Relocation Coordinator on turnover and use of apartments/grounds.
• Ensures guest speakers are contacted and thanked within 48–72 hours.
• Reviews monthly statements and flags errors to billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reading & writing

English proficiency

Job description

Oaks of LA · Administration · Administration

Shreveport , LA

Non-Medical

Full-Time , Day

Posted 09/11/2026

The purpose of this position is to plan, develop, organize, implement and evaluate the programs delivered to residents in the IL areas of The Oaks of LAAdult Residential Community.This also involves coordination with volunteer activities.It also involves assuring the safety, security and well-being of its residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates with The Independent Living Director to continuously review and evaluate existing and upcoming resident programs offered at the Garden Apartments, focusing on needs being met, effectiveness, age and culture appropriateness, and attendance for Garden Apartment residents.
• Maintains and coordinates a volunteer resource pool for the Garden Apartments.
• Coordinates with the Relocation Coordinator as it pertains to the orderly turnover of Garden Apartments and assumes responsibility for the use of the apartments, surrounding grounds and communal areas.
• Coordinates with IL Director and Activities personnel to ensure that all guest speakers are contacted in advance, confirming attendance for scheduled programs and follow-up within 48–72 hours with a handwritten thank-you note.
• Reviews GA monthly statements and reports errors to the billing coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess ability to communicate tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, staff, and public.
• Demonstrates respect and willingness to work as a team to provide quality care/servicesto residents.
• Is willing to work some holidays and weekends as necessary.
• Must be flexible regarding hours and duties to be performed.
• Must be able to read, write, follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner, demonstrating patience and compassion.
• Must be able to always perform duties with consideration to residents’ rights and demonstrate integrity and discretion in the care of residents and in handling their health information.
• Must possess excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.