Senior Living Enrichment Leader

Better Living Inc.; Fort Madison (IA); Híbrido; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401 (K) matching

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Descripción de la vacante

Better Living is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to lead joy-filled, resident-centered programs in our senior living communities. You will design and execute activities that honor each resident’s life story, abilities, and interests while promoting dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement.

In this role, you will collaborate with care teams, manage program budgets, and leverage technology to enhance resident experiences.

Formación

• Experience in activities, recreation, life enrichment, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Technology experience and willingness to learn new software platforms.
• Experience in senior living, assisted living or memory care strongly preferred.
• Passion for working with older adults and creating meaningful experience.
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Creative, outgoing and flexible personality.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and lead a robust calendar of daily, weekly, and monthly life-enrichment experiences.
• Design programs that support physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being.
• Ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and adaptable for all levels of ability.
• Create experiences — not just events — that encourage resident choice and participation.
• Incorporate music, movement, art, games, outings, celebrations, and purpose-driven activities.
• Get to know residents personally through life stories, interests, and preferences.
• Adapt programming to reflect resident feedback and evolving needs.
• Encourage resident leadership, clubs, committees, and peer-to-peer involvement.
• Support dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement for every resident.
• Partner with the care team to support residents living with dementia through purposeful, sensory-rich programming.
• Implement structured daily routines that promote comfort, familiarity, and success.
• Use redirection, validation, and relationship-based engagement strategies.
• Align programs with Better Living’s Better Days Memory Care philosophy.
• Actively model and promote the Better Living mission and values.
• Bring energy, positivity, and creativity to the community atmosphere.
• Partner with other department leaders to create engaging cross-department experiences.
• Welcome families and guests and encourage participation in community life.
• Represent Better Living positively during tours, events, and community outreach.
• Maintain an accurate activity calendar and documentation as required by Better Living standards and state regulations.
• Track participation and engagement.
• Manage activity supplies, budget, and donations.
• Ensure programs meet licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Complete required training and attend team meetings.

Conocimientos

Life enrichment

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Senior living experience

Creative

Flexibility

Organization

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

SharePoint

TSO

Descripción del empleo

Better Living is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to lead joy-filled, resident-centered programs in our senior living communities. You will design and execute activities that honor each resident’s life story, abilities, and interests while promoting dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement.

In this role, you will collaborate with care teams, manage program budgets, and leverage technology to enhance resident experiences.