Life Enrichment Manager

Sunrise Senior Living; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Life Enrichment Manager to enhance the quality of life for seniors. In this fulfilling role, you will engage residents through personalized Life Skills, fostering a sense of purpose and joy in their daily routines. Your ability to motivate and connect with residents will create a warm, home-like environment where they can thrive. Join a recognized Great Place to Work and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors, helping them enjoy their golden years with dignity and happiness.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with memory impaired seniors is required.
• Ability to motivate and adapt life skills for residents.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop Life Skills tailored to residents' needs.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities throughout the day.

Skills

Motivational Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Sunrise of West Essex

Job ID

2025-226200

JOB OVERVIEW

"Sunrise is the best place that I've ever worked, simply because of the people. We provide quality care in an environment that feels like home. Our focus is doing what’s right for the resident. For me, that’s a big breath of fresh air." - Sunrise Leader

At Sunrise, our Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for consistently engaging residents in familiar routines of daily living through personalized Life Skills that "Create Pleasant Days" for residents. Life Skills are familiar tasks that residents enjoyed doing in the past that can still bring a sense of success, meaning and purpose in the present. The Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for designing Life Skills to reflect each resident's past interests and for providing them with encouragement, prompts and hands-on assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates resident's interest and involvement in Life Skills.
2. Develops Life Skills tailored to each resident's unique needs and abilities.
3. Engages residents in Life Skills throughout the day and evening.
4. Assists in maintaining an inventory of Life Skills programming supplies.
5. As applicable, assists residents with daily care of any animals and/or plants as part of the Life Skills program and services.

Qualifications:

1. One (1) year experience working with memory impaired seniors.
2. High School diploma / GED accepted and may be required per state regulations; certification(s) may be required per state regulations.
3. Ability to motivate and encourage residents; knowledge of how to adapt life skills to the cognitive and functional ability of each resident.
4. Inspire, motivate and encourage volunteers and fellow team members to engage residents in meaningful, purposeful activities throughout the day and evening.
5. Ability to handle multiple priorities.
6. Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
7. Competent in organizational & time management skills.
8. Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.