Life Enrichment Activities Coordinator

DeKalb Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltonwood is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to help plan and deliver engaging activities and fitness programs for residents, while supporting the Life Enrichment Director. The role focuses on enhancing residents’ social, physical and mental well-being through thoughtfully designed programs.

You will work with enthusiasm to blend ideas and personality into programs that bring energy to residents’ lives, support volunteers, and collaborate with care staff to ensure smooth day-to-day

Qualifications

• Coursework in recreational therapy/gerontology preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• At least 1 year coordinating and conducting group activities.
• Experience with seniors; memory impairment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Life Enrichment Director with coordinating and facilitating activities and events for residents, indoors and outdoors, to promote creativity, wellbeing, socialization and fun.
• Encourage resident socialization and participation to foster a positive community environment.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and materials for Life Enrichment programs.
• Coordinate the community volunteer program; assign tasks and encourage participation.
• Provide admin support to the Life Enrichment team as needed by the Director.
• Assist with welcoming new residents during move-in and setting up decorations.
• Collaborate with care staff to transport residents to activities and events; drive community vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Life Enrichment Director.

Skills

Group activity coordination

Senior care experience

Memory impairment awareness

Education

Recreational therapy/gerontology coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Waltonwood is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to help plan and deliver engaging activities and fitness programs for residents, while supporting the Life Enrichment Director. The role focuses on enhancing residents’ social, physical and mental well-being through thoughtfully designed programs.

You will work with enthusiasm to blend ideas and personality into programs that bring energy to residents’ lives, support volunteers, and collaborate with care staff to ensure smooth day-to-day