Description

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.

Requirements

Qualifications
Bachelor’s 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.