Life Enrichment Coordinator

Cedarhurst of Edison Lakes • Mishawaka, IN

6d

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Coordinator reports directly to the Life Enrichment Director and supports the development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive life enrichment program. The role enhances residents’ quality of life by planning and facilitating activities, events, and experiences that foster social engagement, physical and cognitive stimulation, creativity, and emotional well-being. The coordinator works with residents, families, and community team members to ensure programs reflect residents’ interests, abilities, and life stories and help create an environment that promotes health, purpose, and joy.

The position requires availability to work every other weekend. It may involve walking or standing for extended periods and moving throughout the community and resident apartments. The employee may occasionally need to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance, and may need to lift up to 50 pounds independently or up to 200 pounds with assistance. The role requires effective communication and interpretation of written information, compliance with infection prevention and control protocols, and use of PPE when necessary. Team members are expected to participate in staff activities, collaborate to foster teamwork and morale, and remain current with training and ongoing education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• License to drive the community bus, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, and Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and applicable HR-related systems.
• Availability to work every other weekend.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community and resident apartments.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and identify and interpret written information.
• Ability to follow infection prevention and control protocols and use PPE when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and leading community activity programs, holiday celebrations, and special events.
• Introduce new residents and their families to the community’s life enrichment programs.
• Assist in coordinating holiday decoration displays for the community.
• Contribute to resident assessments by assisting in completing or ensuring completion of Life Stories.
• Assist with activity attendance and family messaging in Cedarhurst’s electronic platform.
• Attend monthly virtual education meetings provided by Home Office Support.
• Drive the community bus for outings and appointments as needed.
• Support effective communication between community staff and residents’ families concerning residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being.
• Work collaboratively, take direction from management, take initiative, and engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including using PPE when necessary.
• Participate in staff activities that foster teamwork, unity, and morale.
• Stay current on training and ongoing education and pursue continuous learning.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match after one year of service for eligible employees.
• GROW Points rewards system.
• Exclusive Skechers shoe discounts.
• Early paycheck access.
• Comprehensive training and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED