Life Enrichment Director

Liberty Village Assisted Living of Tomah; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(K) Matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Liberty Village Assisted Living of Tomah in Tomah, WI, is seeking a Life Enrichment Director who is creative, community-minded, and ready to make a meaningful impact on residents' health and happiness.

You will plan activities, personalize programs, coordinate events, work with the care team, and manage supplies and budget. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage, weekday schedule with occasional evenings and holidays, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• At least one year of activities or life-enrichment experience with older adults
• Ability to plan adaptive programs, use dementia-care communication methods, and respond calmly to behavioral expressions.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, teamwork, and basic computer skills.
• CBRF Certifications and a dementia or activity-professional credential preferred; required screenings and a driver's license may apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead a calendar of individual, small-group, and group programs for residents.
• Personalize activities using each resident's life story, interests, culture, abilities, preferences, and routines.
• Provide a balanced mix of music, movement, arts, reminiscence, cognitive, spiritual, outdoor, and social experiences.
• Use dementia-informed communication, cueing, validation, and redirection; adapt programs to reduce frustration, fatigue, and overstimulation.
• Track attendance and resident response, and report meaningful changes in mood, behavior, participation, or function to the care team.
• Coordinate events, outings, families, volunteers, and community partners; maintain safe activity areas, supplies, and the assigned budget.
• Collaborate with the care team, guide assistants and volunteers as assigned, and refer personal-care, clinical, or counseling needs appropriately.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Documentation

Teamwork

Computer skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

Related degree preferred

Job description

Life Enrichment Director

$21.00–$25.00 / hour | Full-Time

Liberty Village Assisted Living of Tomah | Tomah, WI

If you're creative, community-minded, and want a role where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive Pay: $21.00–$25.00 per hour
• Schedule: Full-time | Day shift | Monday to Friday with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact in residents' health and happiness every day
• Supportive Team Culture: Collaborative and caring team environment
• Fast Hiring Process: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You'll Do

• Plan and lead a consistent calendar of individual, small-group, and group programs for residents.
• Personalize activities using each resident's life story, interests, culture, abilities, preferences, and routines.
• Provide a balanced mix of music, movement, arts, reminiscence, sensory, cognitive, spiritual, outdoor, and social experiences.
• Use dementia-informed communication, cueing, validation, and redirection; adapt programs to reduce frustration, fatigue, and overstimulation.
• Track attendance and resident response, and report meaningful changes in mood, behavior, participation, or function to the care team.
• Coordinate events, outings, families, volunteers, and community partners; maintain safe activity areas, supplies, and the assigned budget.
• Collaborate with the care team, guide assistants and volunteers as assigned, and refer personal-care, clinical, or counseling needs appropriately.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a related college degree is preferred.
• At least one year of activities or life-enrichment experience with older adults
• Ability to plan adaptive programs, use dementia-care communication methods, and respond calmly to behavioral expressions.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, teamwork, and basic computer skills.
• CBRF Certifications and a dementia or activity-professional credential preferred; required screenings and a driver's license may apply.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, assist with activity setup, and move materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to accompany residents on walks and outings and work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays

Benefits for Qualified Employees

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(K) and matching
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.