Life Enrichment Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual activities for residents.
• Lead group and one-on-one programs that encourage participation, connection, and enjoyment.
• Learn residents’ interests, preferences, and needs to help create meaningful, person-centered activities.
• Support resident assessments, activity care planning, documentation, attendance tracking, and progress notes as directed.
• Prepare activity areas, gather supplies, decorate, set up equipment, and clean up after programs.
• Coordinate with other departments, families, volunteers, and community partners to support resident engagement.
• Assist with special events, parties, games, crafts, religious services, outings, and field trips.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and follow facility policies, safety procedures, HIPAA expectations, and infection control guidelines.
• Report concerns, incidents, unsafe conditions, resident changes, or suspected policy violations promptly to the appropriate supervisor.

What We’re Looking For

• A compassionate, friendly, and patient approach to working with older adults and residents with varying needs.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing activities, crafts, games, celebrations, and engaging daily programs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to observe, document, and report resident participation, mood, behavior, and responses to activities.
• Willingness to attend required meetings, training, in-services, and facility programs.
• Experience in senior living, long-term care, recreation, activities, caregiving, hospitality, or a related field is preferred.
• CNA certification within the state of Kansas is required.
• Activity Director certification or qualification is required.

Work Environment and Expectations

• Work collaboratively with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and leadership to support a warm and positive environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, committee meetings, quality assurance activities, and surveys as needed.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, infection control, emergency preparedness, and confidentiality procedures.
• Use supplies and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support transportation arrangements and resident participation in outings or events when needed.

Why This Role Matters

Benefits That Support You

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Pension plan for long-term financial security
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
• Company-paid life insurance ($30,000)
• Company-paid short-term disability
• YMCA membership discount to support your wellness