Senior Life Enrichment Coordinator

Channing House; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Channing House in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Life Enrichment Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and implement activity programs aligned with resident care plans. Under supervision, you will provide psychosocial support, monitor resident comfort, and promote engagement in a vibrant community.

You will lead events, manage calendars, and coordinate with staff to ensure programming reflects residents' diverse backgrounds and needs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• AA, BA or BS degree; specialty in Recreational Therapy, Psychology, or Hospitality preferred.
• Public speaking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily stand-up meetings and participate in Events Committee meetings.
• Assist with trip planning and transportation arrangements.
• Develop and maintain activity calendars for each level of care.
• Lead large-scale events and dementia awareness initiatives reflecting resident diversity.
• Obtain information from medical records and residents to assess needs.
• Update activity displays and promote resident attendance at events.
• Plan and implement a wide range of activities to meet residents' needs.
• Instruct residents in activities such as sports, art, music, and lectures.

Skills

Speaking

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Writing

Service Orientation

Customer Service

Time Management

Professionalism

Quality Management

Safety & Security

Active Learning

Cultural Awareness

Judgment & Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving

Monitoring

Managing People

Organizational Support

Research Translation

Talent Management

New Technologies

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred

AA, BA or BS degree; recreational therapy/psychology/hospitality specialty preferred

Public speaking experience required

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Apple iOS and Android support

Scheduling software

Finance software

Job description

Channing House in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Life Enrichment Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and implement activity programs aligned with resident care plans. Under supervision, you will provide psychosocial support, monitor resident comfort, and promote engagement in a vibrant community.

You will lead events, manage calendars, and coordinate with staff to ensure programming reflects residents' diverse backgrounds and needs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.