Activities & Life Enrichment Manager

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; Cresskill (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability plan

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

PTO

Sick time

Holiday pay

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in New Jersey is seeking a Life Enrichment Manager who creates personalized Life Skills experiences for residents, including those living with memory loss. You will develop and implement activities, engage residents daily, and tailor programs to individual interests and abilities.

The role emphasizes promoting purpose, connection, and dignity through structured, resident-centered programming.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience working with memory-impaired seniors.
• High School Diploma/GED; age 18+.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt activities to cognitive ability.
• Experience leading group activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized Life Skills based on resident interests and abilities.
• Engage residents daily in meaningful, familiar routines.
• Organize small groups and enrichment clubs.
• Review ISPs, Resident Profiles, and demographic information to tailor activities.
• Document participation per quality standards.
• Maintain Life Skills stations and program supplies.
• Encourage team members and volunteers to support engagement.
• Assist residents to and from programs and activities.

Skills

Memory care

Group activity leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adapt activities to cognitive ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day. At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As a Life Enrichment Manager, you create personalized Life Skills experiences that foster purpose, familiarity, and meaningful moments for residents living with memory loss.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement individualized Life Skills based on resident interests and abilities
• Engage residents daily in meaningful, familiar routines
• Organize small groups and enrichment clubs
• Review ISPs, Resident Profiles, and demographic information to tailor activities
• Document participation per quality standards
• Maintain Life Skills stations and program supplies
• Encourage team members and volunteers to support engagement
• Assist residents to and from programs and activities

You help residents experience purpose, connection, and dignity through structured, resident-centered programming.

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year experience working with memory‑impaired seniors
• High School Diploma/GED; age 18+
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt activities to cognitive ability
• Experience leading group activities preferred

Life Enrichment Manager – Create Purposeful Moments for Seniors with Memory Loss

Pay Range: 15.92 - 19.90

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement

In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program. Some benefits have eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we are united by a mission to champion quality of life for all seniors, and we believe we shine brightest when we support one another and those we serve.

Explore opportunities at Sunrise and take the first step toward a fulfilling career where your work makes a meaningful difference.