Activity Coordinator - Memory Care

University Retirement; Davis, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Complimentary shift meals

Employee scholarships

On-site fitness & aquatic center

Generous PTO

PayActiv

Job summary

University Retirement Community in Davis, CA is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator to design and lead meaningful activities for Memory Support residents. The role focuses on therapeutic programming, person-centered care, and collaboration with the Activity Director to expand emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual engagement.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience in senior living or related fields, familiarity with gerontology, and CPR/First Aid may be preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living, recreation therapy, or 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Senior living experience

Recreation therapy

Communication skills

Leadership

Group activities

EMR systems

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Life Enrichment Coordinator - University Retirement Community – Davis, CA

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of seniors? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Life Enrichment/Activity Coordinator to bring creativity, connection, and joy to our Memory Support residents’ daily experiences. At University Retirement Community in beautiful Davis, California, we’re more than just a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)—we’re a vibrant, welcoming community where residents truly thrive. Our residents enjoy private, pet-friendly apartments and cottages, along with a full continuum of care right on campus—providing peace of mind and a carefree lifestyle with support whenever it’s needed.

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:

As a Life Enrichment Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in creating meaningful, engaging experiences for residents by:

• 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.