Resident-Centered Life Enrichment Director

Liberty Village Assisted Living; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) and matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Liberty Village Assisted Living in Tomah, WI, seeks a Life Enrichment Director to lead a resident-focused activities program. Plan and deliver individual, small-group, and group activities that support health, happiness, and engagement every day.

You will personalize activities using each resident’s life story, interests, culture, and routines; collaborate with the care team; track attendance and mood; and adapt offerings to reduce frustration or overstimulation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent; related college degree preferred.
• At least one year of activities or life-enrichment experience with older adults.
• Ability to plan adaptive programs and respond calmly to behavioral expressions.
• CBRF certifications and dementia/activity credentials preferred; driver’s license may apply.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead a calendar of activities for residents.
• Personalize activities using life stories, interests, culture, abilities, 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; 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

Strong communication

Organization

Documentation

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related college degree preferred

Job description

Liberty Village Assisted Living in Tomah, WI, seeks a Life Enrichment Director to lead a resident-focused activities program. Plan and deliver individual, small-group, and group activities that support health, happiness, and engagement every day.

You will personalize activities using each resident’s life story, interests, culture, and routines; collaborate with the care team; track attendance and mood; and adapt offerings to reduce frustration or overstimulation.