Life Enrichment Coordinator

Kline Galland; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Kline Galland in Seattle is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator to design and lead activities that promote wellness and memory support for residents.

You will work with the director and other coordinators to plan weekly schedules, coordinate outings, and handle administrative tasks such as BEOs.

The role requires compassion, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a team, with opportunities for growth in a resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults in healthcare or community settings.
• Experience with life enrichment programs or educational activities.
• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage information.
• Ability to interact with staff, residents and families in a positive, confidential manner.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Proficient reading/writing in English; newsletter production is a plus.
• CPR and First Aid training within 30 days; dementia-focused training within 90 days.
• Team collaboration and scheduling flexibility.
• Computer skills including email and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Set up and facilitate life enrichment activities for memory support residents and others.
• Coordinate and assist with community-based outings ensuring resident safety.
• Develop and distribute weekly life enrichment schedules; create signage or written materials.
• Attend staff meetings to report on participation and engagement.
• Handle administrative tasks such as BEOs and cross-department coordination.
• Assist with resident sign-ups and provide coverage as needed.
• Support Life Enrichment department with scheduling and flex shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Life enrichment programs

CPR/First Aid training

English writing/communication

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Seattle, WA 98101
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly
• Job Category: Health Care

Responsibilities

• Set-up and facilitate life enrichment activities including exercise, music, trivia, theatre, arts/crafts, cognitive/brain games, and cooking/baking primarily for memory support residents and as needed, other community resident populations (Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Support). Provide one-on-one life enrichment programming when required.
• Coordinate and assist with community-based outings with a focus on maintaining resident safety.
• Collaborate with Director and other Life Enrichment Coordinators to develop, complete, print and distribute weekly life enrichment schedules. Produce any necessary signage or written
• Attend staff meetings as needed, providing important information and feedback about residents' participation and engagement in life enrichment activities.
• Complete applicable administrative tasks as part of setting-up and facilitating life enrichment activities, including generating Banquet Event Order Forms (BEOs) and coordinating with other departments that may be involved in the activity.
• Assist with coordinating and facilitating resident sign-ups.
• Provide general support to the Life Enrichment department including needed coverage for shifts and flexibility in scheduling (when needed).
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary in a department with overlapping roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults and the senior population, preferably in a residential, healthcare, memory support or community-based setting.
• Some experience working with life enrichment/activity/educational programs, or other applicable community-based experience related to supporting a specific population.
• High school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
• Ability to process and organize information in various forms.
• Ability to interact with both staff, residents and family members in an energetic, positive, Pleasant, sensitive, and confidential manner.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner: strong writing skills and newsletter production experience a plus.
• Can complete required trainings including CPR and First Aid within 30 days of employment. Can complete Dementia-focused training within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents and family members.
• Computer and technical skills to include email, Microsoft Office and other computer programs needed to fulfill the role's responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) with Extended Illness leave
• Retirement plan with Employer Contribution!
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible Employer
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment