Life Enrichment Coordinator (Part-Time, 16 hrs/week; Day Shift)

Frank Residences • San Francisco, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Coordinator plans and leads person-centered programs to support the emotional, social, and recreational well-being of residents in assisted living and memory care. The role fosters an engaging, inclusive environment through group, one-on-one, and self-directed activities, and supports interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation compliance, and residents’ quality of life across campus.

The position is part-time, 16 hours per week, working Monday and Friday on an 8 AM–5 PM shift. The listed pay rate is $29 per hour. The posting states that this position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

• Two years of experience working with older adults in group or long-term care settings.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and group facilitation skills.
• 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.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and 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; 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, psychology, social work, healthcare, recreation administration, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for therapeutic self-expression for residents at all stages of memory loss using varied modalities to support quality of life and functional ability.
• Facilitate programs that encourage social interaction, reduce isolation and boredom, and decrease the frequency and severity of dementia-associated behaviors.
• Create a positive, caring, stimulating environment that respects residents’ personalities and cultural backgrounds.
• Encourage residents to participate in Life Enrichment programs to enhance quality of life and maintain cognitive functioning.
• Encourage appropriate participation by families, volunteers, and caregiver staff.
• Adapt activities to residents’ and families’ individual needs and abilities.
• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who decline or cannot participate in group activities.
• Support the psychosocial needs of residents and families, including providing emotional support during crises or decline.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner, including attendance records, care plans, activity notes, and mandated reports.
• Collaborate with caregiver staff, Byer Square staff, and Life Enrichment teams across campus.
• Mentor and support student interns and volunteers involved in activities.

Benefits

• The position is not eligible for benefits, according to the job details. The posting also lists medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; commuter benefits; and weekday shuttle service to and from Glen Park BART Station under “Our Investment in You.”

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level