Activity Coordinator - Memory Care

Pacific Retirement Services, Inc.; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision 100% paid

401k with company match

Complimentary shift meals

Employee scholarships available

On-site Fitness & Aquatic Center

Generous PTO

PayActiv (early wage access)

Job summary

Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator for the University Retirement Community in Davis, CA.

This full-time role runs 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Monday through Friday with occasional weekends, and offers a wage range of $18.00–$21.49 per hour depending on experience. The position focuses on planning and leading activities that support emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual engagement for residents, with emphasis on person-centered care and teamwork

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living, recreation therapy, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years in assisted living or skilled nursing preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic and life enrichment programs.
• Lead holistic activities aligned with person-centered care.
• Coordinate and deliver wellness and recreation activities for residents.
• Provide hands-on involvement during scheduled activities.
• Support and supervise volunteers.
• Collaborate with the Activity Director to expand engagement opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team-building

Customer service

Resident engagement

Education

Activity Coordinator Certification

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Overview

Life Enrichment Coordinator - University Retirement Community - Davis, CA

Compensation & Schedule:

• Wages: $18.00 - $21.49 per hour (depending on experience)
• Shift: Full-time, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (hours may vary)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends needed

What You'll Do:

• Planning and implementing therapeutic and life enrichment programs
• Leading holistic activities aligned with a person-centered care philosophy
• Coordinating and delivering wellness and recreation programs tailored to residents’ needs
• Providing hands-on involvement during scheduled activities
• Supporting and supervising volunteers
• Collaborating with the Activity Director to expand opportunities for emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual engagement

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in senior living, recreation therapy, or a related field preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in assisted living or skilled nursing preferred
• Knowledge of gerontology, dementia, physiology, anatomy, or recreation therapy is a plus
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, leadership, and team-building skills
• Comfortable using computers, including electronic medical records systems
• Ability to lead activities and actively engage residents
• Experience facilitating group activities is a plus

Certification Requirement:

Activity Coordinator Certification is required. If not already certified, the course must be completed after hire (employee-paid, with full reimbursement upon successful completion).

Benefits:

• 100% paid Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Complimentary shift meals
• Employee Scholarships Available
• Access to On-site Fitness & Aquatic Center
• Generous PTO (paid time off) plan
• PayActiv (early wage access)

Our residents and employees live and work alongside one another on a daily basis - what better way to grow relationships, build connections and ultimately feel like you're making an impact on someone's life every day.