Memory Care Life Enrichment Specialist

Sunrise Senior Living; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability plan

Retirement plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Life Enrichment Manager to create personalized Life Skills experiences for residents living with memory loss. You will develop activities, guide groups, and tailor programs to individual interests while coordinating with care teams to support meaningful moments.

The role emphasizes resident-centered programming, daily engagement, and maintaining enrichment stations, with a focus on purposeful, dignified activities for seniors.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience working with memory-impaired seniors.
• High School Diploma/GED; age 18.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt activities to cognitive ability.
• Experience leading group activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized Life Skills based on resident interests and abilities.
• Engage residents daily in meaningful, familiar routines.
• Organize small groups and enrichment clubs.
• Review ISPs, Resident Profiles, and demographic information to tailor activities.
• Document participation per quality standards.
• Maintain Life Skills stations and program supplies.
• Encourage team members and volunteers to support engagement.
• Assist residents to and from programs and activities.

Skills

Memory care experience

Group activity leadership

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Adapt activities to cognitive ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Life Enrichment Manager to create personalized Life Skills experiences for residents living with memory loss. You will develop activities, guide groups, and tailor programs to individual interests while coordinating with care teams to support meaningful moments.

The role emphasizes resident-centered programming, daily engagement, and maintaining enrichment stations, with a focus on purposeful, dignified activities for seniors.