POSITION SUMMARY

As a Life Enrichment Coordinator (LEC), you will plan and lead a variety of person-centered programs designed to enhance the emotional, social, and recreational well-being of residents in assisted living and memory care settings. You will foster a positive and engaging environment through group, one-on-one, and self-directed activities while promoting inclusion, creativity, and meaningful resident connection. This role supports interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation compliance, and the overall quality of life across campus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ongoing opportunities for therapeutic self-expression for residents at all stages of memory loss, utilizing a wide variety of modalities to optimize quality of life and functional ability.
• Facilitate programs that encourage social interaction, reduce isolation and boredom, and decrease the frequency and severity of behaviors associated with dementia.
• Create a positive, caring, and stimulating environment that respects the diverse personalities and cultural backgrounds of all residents.
• Motivate residents to actively participate in Life Enrichment programs to enhance quality of life and maintain cognitive functioning.
• Encourage participation from families, volunteers, and caregiver staff as appropriate.
• Understand and respond to the individual needs and abilities of residents and families, adapting activities accordingly.
• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who decline or are unable to participate in group activities.
• Support the psychosocial needs of residents and families by providing emotional support during times of crisis or decline.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner, including attendance records, care plans, activity notes, and mandated reports as required.
• Collaborate with caregiver staff, Byer Square staff, and Life Enrichment teams across campus to promote teamwork, quality outcomes, and meaningful programming.
• Mentor and support student interns and volunteers involved in activities.

JOB DETAILS

• Pay Rate: $27.00 to 29.00 per hour
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Schedule: 8:00 to 5:00 PM
• Days Off: Wednesday, Thursday
• Working Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, psychology, social work, healthcare, recreation administration, or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working with older adults in group or long-term care settings.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness in program development.
• Sensitivity to diverse physical, emotional, cognitive, and cultural needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to engage individuals from diverse cultural, religious, and social backgrounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry.
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach.
• Fine motor skills and good visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to safely transport residents in wheelchairs without fatigue over extended periods.