What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist position at Regency New Berlin?
Company introduction:
At Capri Communities, our mission is to enrich the lives of our residents through service and commitment to family and community. We are proud to be recognized as the Best Place to Work for 2 consecutive years. From our caregivers to our home office team, Capri Communities is a place to grow and thrive in your career.
https://www.capricommunities.com/
Job position description:
As the Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist, you will develop, organize, and implement programming for the residents at Capri Communities. At Capri, we’re all about embracing life’s adventures, no matter your age! With our signature Enjoy Life programing, the Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist works to tailor daily activities to suit the interests and needs of our residents.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the Lifestyle Enrichment programs according to care plan practices and resident needs. May assist in developing and implementing Lifestyle Enrichment policies and procedures. Monitors changes in current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and recommends changes in policies and procedures to the Executive Director or Director of Lifestyle Enrichment.
- Leads, participates or attends activities functions (on multiple shifts) frequently to assure that quality control measures are maintained.
- Prepares and plans the Lifestyle Enrichment department's budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor, and submits requirements to community management as necessary.
- Recruits, trains and supervises a volunteer staff to assist with the implementation of Lifestyle Enrichment programs on campus.
- Supports and assists management staff with marketing efforts of the community – touring, community outreach, working with current residents/families and potential residents/families.
- Ensures that all staff and volunteers are trained in resident programming, understanding the needs of senior residents and, specifically as required, persons with dementia. May also train family members in order to develop better support systems for residents.
- Develops and maintains a good rapport with residents and all staff involved with the care plan/senior resident needs to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care.
- Visits residents and provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living where applicable.
- Provides written and/or oral reports of the programs and performs evaluations of activities regularly. Reports any Lifestyle Enrichment operational concerns to Executive Director or Director of Lifestyle Enrichment.
- Meets with management team and Executive Director on a regular basis to develop, conduct, and evaluate activities and cost containment.
- Participates in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development. Maintains 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.
- Coordinates offsite resident activities and drives community bus when needed.
Job Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver's license
Top benefits or perks:
Capri Communities offers a competitive health benefits package for all qualifying employees. In addition, here are a few of our perks:
- Flexible schedule
- Cafeteria style benefit plan that includes 401(k)
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Get paid now with Pay Active
- 4-day work week at select locations*
- Transportation assistance
