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Life Enrichment / Lifestyle Director
Life Enrichment / Lifestyle DirectorHRA • Olney, MD, US
Life Enrichment / Lifestyle Director

Life Enrichment / Lifestyle Director

HRA • Olney, MD, US
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Life Enrichment / Lifestyle Director

We are a luxury resort style community for seniors and are looking to hire someone who is fun, energetic, and creative to develop and execute unique and exciting activities for active and affluent residents. You should be someone who is looking to do things differently and wants to build programs that enrich the lives of our residents and allows them to experience new things.

Background & Experience :

  • Previous experience in luxury entertainment, hospitality, or travel industries (e.g., Disney or cruise lines or Country Club / Resort).
  • Expertise in creating immersive, high-end entertainment and lifestyle experiences.
  • Proven ability to design and manage dynamic activities for diverse, active adult populations.
  • Proven ability to create, maintain and foster an engaged and reliable volunteer support team.

Key Skills :

  • Innovative programming with a focus on cultural sophistication, wellness, and personal growth.
  • Exceptional event planning and management skills for upscale, experiential activities.
  • Ability to integrate technology (virtual events, fitness tracking apps) and creative tools and vehicles into lifestyle programming.
  • Ability to travel with residents / group or organize appropriate travel companion program with volunteers or staff members.

    • Sophisticated Lifestyle Activities :

  • Curated travel experiences and themed "destination days" inspired by local and international cultures. (Group cruises or city destination travel experience)
  • Fine arts and culture workshops, including painting, theater, music appreciation, and gourmet cooking classes.
  • Exclusive health and wellness offerings, such as yoga, Pilates, meditation, and fitness challenges.
  • Lecture series and TED-talk style presentations from guest speakers on history, science, and the arts.
  • Adult learning partnerships with local schools and colleges.

    • Entertainment & Social Engagement :

  • Hosting elegant, themed social events, upscale invite events like wine tastings, black-tie galas, and art exhibits.
  • Partnerships with local museums, theaters, colleges and music venues for VIP access and group outings.
  • Create activity groups like weekly golf at a local golf club
  • Arrange for a diverse activity calendar including attending concerts of various styles of music, football, and other sports events, etc.
  • Cruise-inspired "sea days" featuring live entertainment, gourmet dining experiences, and trivia, etc.

    • Engagement for Independent Living :

  • Adventure-based activities such as hiking clubs, tree climbing and zip line experience (if adequate), dance lessons, and photography excursions.
  • Lifelong learning programs with a focus on self-improvement, technology classes, and language learning.
  • Disney, Universal and SeaWorld excursions and ongoing shuttles to most desired parks.
  • Active resident involvement through feedback loops and focus groups to personalize experiences.
  • Facilitate concierge services as applicable to secure tickets for events

    • Essential Functions :

  • Develops meaningful and purposeful activity programs to enrich the lives of the residents and families.
  • Develops and implements monthly activities program calendar based on the therapeutic scope of programs.
  • Promotes and maintains Family Partnership Program to encourage and nurture family members, community groups and individuals to join together as volunteers with a focus on quality of life for residents.
  • Oversight of LE coordinators and Care managers with focus on quality daily living experiences for residents.
  • Responsible for completion of Person Centered Care form for each resident to ensure comprehensive social information is collected in order to develop purposeful programs based on interest, personal history and ability.
  • Embraces and promotes Parallel Program model through calendar development, associate and volunteer participation.
  • Maintains data collection and weekly reports to ensure each resident is touched a minimum of 5 times per day in life enrichment programs- as a goal.
  • Provides a forum for residents and family members to meet regularly and share their ideas, thoughts, and concerns regarding their daily living experience.
  • Ensures that residents are encouraged and assisted to participate in life enrichment activity programs that are of interest to them.
  • Maintains an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines.
  • Encourages and welcomes participation from other departments.
  • Maintains resident and environment safety and supports all aspects of safe return program.
  • Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director including on-call and Manager On Duty responsibilities as assigned.
  • Attends monthly DLE Conference Call.
  • The ability to work in a safe and alert manner.
  • The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents.
  • Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently.

    • Non-Essential Functions :

  • Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership.
  • Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy.
  • Attends required community meetings as required.
  • Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University.
  • Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis.
  • Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent, if applicable.
  • All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents.

    • Qualifications / Skills / Educational Requirements :

  • Associate's Degree is required; Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent education and experience.
  • Training as certified activity director, recreational, music, therapist preferred.
  • Minimum of one-year experience in a senior care community.
  • Experience working with Dementia residents.
  • Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred.
  • Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
  • Able to make independent decisions.
  • Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable.
  • Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.
  • Able to follow missing person policy and procedure and understand the Safe Return program.
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