Life Enrichment Coordinator
Friends of Kansas Christian Home•Newton, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a caring, energetic, and organized Life Enrichment Coordinator to help plan and lead engaging programs that support residents’ social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating meaningful experiences, and helping residents feel connected, valued, and involved in daily community life.
Requirements
- A compassionate, friendly, and patient approach to working with older adults and residents with varying needs.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for developing activities, crafts, games, celebrations, and engaging daily programs.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Good organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
- Ability to observe, document, and report resident participation, mood, behavior, and responses to activities.
- Willingness to attend required meetings, training, in-services, and facility programs.
- CNA certification within the state of Kansas is required.
- Activity Director certification or qualification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in senior living, long-term care, recreation, activities, caregiving, hospitality, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual activities for residents.
- Lead group and one-on-one programs that encourage participation, connection, and enjoyment.
- Learn residents’ interests, preferences, and needs to help create meaningful, person-centered activities.
- Support resident assessments, activity care planning, documentation, attendance tracking, and progress notes as directed.
- Prepare activity areas, gather supplies, decorate, set up equipment, and clean up after programs.
- Coordinate with other departments, families, volunteers, and community partners to support resident engagement.
- Assist with special events, parties, games, crafts, religious services, outings, and field trips.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and follow facility policies, safety procedures, HIPAA expectations, and infection control guidelines.
- Report concerns, incidents, unsafe conditions, resident changes, or suspected policy violations promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Pension plan for long-term financial security
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
- Company-paid life insurance ($30,000)
- Company-paid short-term disability
- YMCA membership discount to support your wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
