Life Enrichment Specialist - KY Region

Cedarhurst Senior Living•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Specialist (LES) reports directly to the Director of Education & Engagement and provides leadership, training, and operational oversight for life enrichment and memory care programming across multiple Cedarhurst communities. The role travels as needed to support communities, strengthen Life Enrichment teams, promote consistent high-quality programming, and support resident well-being and family engagement. The LES oversees initiatives including electronic life enrichment platforms, family engagement programs, and Cedarhurst’s memory care model. The position also mentors Life Enrichment leaders, supports new community openings and acquisitions, and promotes the company’s values through meaningful, person-centered engagement. Frequent weekly travel across assigned communities is required; the role includes an auto and phone allowance. The position supports community leadership and Life Enrichment teams, develops approaches to enhance resident engagement, and collaborates with regional support leaders. It provides education, training, and mentoring; monitors programming and memory care practices for regulatory compliance; conducts on-site visits; and may fill in as a full-time Life Enrichment Director or Coordinator. The role also assists with hiring and onboarding and may support additional regions as needed. Candidates should have at least two years of senior care community experience, with leadership and organizational skills preferred. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and a state-required Life Enrichment or Activity Professional license or certification are preferred. The position may involve extended walking or standing and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds independently or up to 200 pounds with assistance. Travel and overnight stays Monday through Friday are required, with occasional weekend travel and evening hours in the community.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in a senior care community, with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills preferred.
Self-motivated and accountable, with a proactive approach to completing tasks and achieving results.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Able to travel frequently across assigned communities, including overnight stays Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend travel and evening hours.
May need to walk or stand for extended periods.
May need to lift or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Must complete required background check, drug screening, health assessments, and use designated personal protective equipment as required by company policy and applicable law.
Must stay current on training and ongoing education initiatives and pursue continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field.
State-required license or certification as a Life Enrichment/Activity Professional.

Responsibilities

Support Community Leadership and Life Enrichment teams in optimizing each resident’s well-being.
Develop and implement approaches that enhance resident engagement.
Support existing Cedarhurst communities and assist with acquisitions and new community openings.
Oversee implementation and monitoring of electronic life enrichment platforms, family engagement programs, memory care programming, and other life enrichment initiatives.
Collaborate with regional support leaders to enhance residents’ lives through engagement and programming.
Coordinate education, training, and mentoring opportunities for Life Enrichment team members.
Implement and monitor adoption of the company’s memory care model.
Oversee the development and maintenance of life enrichment, activities, and memory care programming in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Provide ongoing learning and skill development related to life enrichment and memory care best practices.
Fill in as a full-time Life Enrichment Director or Coordinator in communities as needed.
Conduct on-site visits to ensure Life Enrichment and Memory Care standards are met.
Provide guidance on resident rights concerns and grievances involving residents, families, and employees.
Develop resources and stay current with emerging best practices in life enrichment and memory care.
Assist additional regions’ life enrichment programs as needed.
Assist with hiring and onboarding new Life Enrichment Directors and Coordinators.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with company match after one year of service for eligible employees.
Comprehensive training and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Promotion-from-within and career-building opportunities.
On-site gym at the St. Louis Home Office with equipment, personal training, group classes, and stretching sessions for visiting or office-based team members.
Catered lunches and regular team events at the Home Office.
Auto and phone allowance for the mobile, travel-based role.
Meaningful opportunities to build relationships with residents, families, and team members across multiple communities.

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