Life Enrichment Coordinator (On-Call)

Job Summary

The Life Enrichment Coordinator (LEC) plans and leads person-centered programs designed to enhance the emotional, social, and recreational well-being of residents in assisted living and memory care settings. This role fosters an engaging, inclusive environment through group, one-on-one, and self-directed activities, while supporting residents individuality, creativity, and overall quality of life. The Life Enrichment Coordinator also contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, and volunteer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic opportunities for self-expression for residents at all stages of memory loss using a variety of activity modalities.

• Facilitate programs that encourage social interaction, reduce isolation and boredom, and minimize behaviors associated with dementia.

• Create a positive, caring, and stimulating environment that respects the diverse personalities, cultures, and backgrounds of residents.

• Motivate residents to actively participate in life enrichment programs to support quality of life and cognitive functioning.

• Encourage participation from families, volunteers, and care team members as appropriate.

• Adapt activities to meet the individual needs, abilities, and preferences of residents and their families.

• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who are unable or unwilling to participate in group activities.

• Support residents and families by addressing psychosocial needs and providing emotional support during periods of decline or transition.

• Complete required documentation in a timely manner, including attendance records, care plans, activity notes, and mandated reports.

• Collaborate closely with care staff and life enrichment team members to promote teamwork, quality outcomes, and meaningful programming.

• Mentor and support student interns and volunteers involved in activities and programs.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in recreational therapy, psychology, social work, healthcare, recreation administration, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of two years of experience working with older adults in group or residential care settings preferred.

• Strong communication, organizational, and group facilitation skills.

• Creative, adaptable, self-motivated, and responsive to resident and community needs.

• Sensitivity to the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of aging adults.

• Ability to engage respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural, religious, and social backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry at least 25 pounds.

• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods.

• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, reach, and perform repetitive movements.

• Good fine motor skills, visual acuity, and auditory acuity.

• Ability to safely transport residents in wheelchairs over extended periods without fatigue.