SUMMARY

The Regional Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist reports to the Director of Lifestyle Enrichment and is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the lifestyle enrichment programs across multiple senior living communities within a designated geographic location.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES  Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide training, and support to local Life Enrichment team members and other staff involved in resident engagement.
• Proficient in multiple digital platforms, such as Facebook, Sagely, Canva, and ECP. Actively maintains and updates Entertainment Database and other Life Enrichment resources.
• Assist in implementing Lifestyle Enrichment programs, policies, and procedures across multiple senior living communities.
• Support the Director of Lifestyle Enrichment by conducting regular assessments of program effectiveness, resident satisfaction, and overall engagement to ensure continuous improvement.
• Assess and implement wellness and fitness initiatives across multiple senior living communities. Specialist seeks out opportunities to strengthen the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our residents.
• Lead, participate or attend activities functions (on multiple shifts) frequently to assure that quality control measures are maintained. May need to provide Life Enrichment coverage in communities due to open positions, or other scenarios.
• Support local Life Enrichment team members with recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer staff to assist with the implementation of Lifestyle Enrichment programs on campus.
• Reports any Lifestyle Enrichment operational concerns to Executive Director, Regional Director of Operations and Director of Lifestyle Enrichment.
• Supports the Director of Lifestyle Enrichment in the coordination and execution of offsite resident activities including community trips, outings, and the Enjoy Life Adventure Series programs. Must be comfortable driving the community bus when needed.
• Supports the Capri Communities organization in the planning and execution of large-scale company events, such as Dream Flights, Awards Programs, Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium, and Company Celebrations.
• Participates in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development. Working with Director of Lifestyle Enrichment and Director of Active Aging and Memory Care to maintain networks with external organizations that specialize in memory impairment issues or other Lifestyle Enrichment-based issues to stay informed on current trends in programs and research.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate Degree in O.T., Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or demonstrated experience as a Lifestyle Enrichment Professional.
• Must have a minimum of four years of experience, preferably in a resident activities program within a health care setting. Management experience in direction/providing special care for persons with dementia preferred.
• Must possess leadership and teamwork ability.
• Consistently maintains high levels of activity; sustaining long working hours when necessary. Operates with vigor, energy and effectiveness over long periods of time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively deal with people at different organizational levels both inside and outside the company. Ability to also communicate with and respect the needs of the senior population.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a courteous and helpful demeanor.
• Well developed problem solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activities practices.
• Must be at least 21 years old to drive the community vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain stamina, stand, sit, walk, climb stairs and use his/her hands. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.