Memory Care Life Enrichment Coordinator

Cedarhurst of Hamburg•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The Memory Care 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 through activities, events, and experiences that encourage social engagement, physical and cognitive stimulation, creativity, and emotional well-being. The coordinator works with residents, families, and community team members to tailor programs to residents’ interests, abilities, and life stories, helping create an environment that promotes health, purpose, and joy. The coordinator helps plan, schedule, and lead activities and special events; welcomes new residents and families to the programs; assists with resident life-story information and activity records; and drives the community bus for outings and appointments as needed. The role also supports communication with families about residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being, attends monthly virtual education meetings, and contributes to a collaborative, supportive community environment. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a license to drive the community bus, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment. CPR or BLS certification is preferred. The work may involve extended periods of walking or standing, moving throughout the community, occasional crawling or climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds independently or up to 200 pounds with assistance. Employees must follow infection-prevention protocols, use PPE when required, and keep current with training and ongoing education. Employment offers are contingent on required screening and health-assessment steps.

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 Outlook, Excel, and Word; web-based platforms; electronic health record systems; and applicable HR-related systems.
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 communicate effectively and identify or interpret written information.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Ability to follow infection-prevention and control protocols, including using PPE when necessary.
Must complete required background check, drug screening, and health assessments, and use designated PPE as required by company policy and applicable law.

Nice To Haves

CPR or BLS certification.

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 with the completion of Life Stories or ensuring they are completed.
Assist with activity attendance records 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.
Collaborate with others, take direction from management, and take initiative in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
Participate in staff activities that foster teamwork, unity, and morale.
Stay current on required training and ongoing education initiatives and pursue opportunities for continuous learning.
Perform other duties as assigned.