Memory Care Activity & Enrichment Coordinator

University Retirement; Davis, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Complimentary shift meals

Employee scholarships

On-site fitness & aquatic center

Generous PTO

PayActiv

Job summary

University Retirement Community in Davis, CA is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator to design and lead meaningful activities for Memory Support residents. The role focuses on therapeutic programming, person-centered care, and collaboration with the Activity Director to expand emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual engagement.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience in senior living or related fields, familiarity with gerontology, and CPR/First Aid may be preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living, recreation therapy, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in assisted living or skilled nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of gerontology, dementia, physiology, anatomy, or recreation therapy is a plus.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Comfortable using computers, including electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to lead activities and actively engage residents.
• Experience facilitating group activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic and life enrichment programs.
• Lead holistic activities aligned with person-centered care philosophy.
• Coordinate and deliver wellness and recreation programs tailored to residents’ needs.
• Provide hands-on involvement during scheduled activities.
• Support and supervise volunteers.
• Collaborate with the Activity Director to expand engagement opportunities.

Skills

Senior living experience

Recreation therapy

Communication skills

Leadership

Group activities

EMR systems

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

University Retirement Community in Davis, CA is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator to design and lead meaningful activities for Memory Support residents. The role focuses on therapeutic programming, person-centered care, and collaboration with the Activity Director to expand emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual engagement.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience in senior living or related fields, familiarity with gerontology, and CPR/First Aid may be preferred.