Life Enrichment Director: Create Joyful Senior Living

River Valley Place of Fort Madison; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(K) matching

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Better Living in Fort Madison, IA, seeks a Life Enrichment Director to design and lead meaningful experiences for residents. You will create a calendar of activities that support physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being, and foster dignity, independence, and engagement.

You’ll research resident stories, tailor programs, encourage clubs and peer-led initiatives, and partner with care teams to support memory care residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in activities, recreation, life enrichment, or a related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Technology experience and willingness to learn new software platforms.
• Experience in senior living, assisted living or memory care strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead a calendar of daily, weekly, and monthly life-enrichment experiences.
• Design programs supporting physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being.
• Ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and adaptable for all levels of ability.
• Create experiences — not just events — that encourage resident choice and participation.
• Incorporate music, movement, art, games, outings, celebrations, and purpose-driven activities.

Skills

Creative

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

SharePoint

TSO (senior living software)

Job description

Better Living in Fort Madison, IA, seeks a Life Enrichment Director to design and lead meaningful experiences for residents. You will create a calendar of activities that support physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being, and foster dignity, independence, and engagement.

You’ll research resident stories, tailor programs, encourage clubs and peer-led initiatives, and partner with care teams to support memory care residents.