Life Enrichment Director
Position Summary
The Life Enrichment Director at Better Living is the heartbeat of our community. This role goes beyond planning activities — it’s about creating joy, fostering connection, and elevating every moment for our residents.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Resident-Centered Focus
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.
Align programs with Better Living’s Better Days Memory Care philosophy.
Community & Culture
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.
Administration & Compliance
Maintain an accurate activity calendar and documentation as required by Better Living standards and as required by 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.
Technology Skills & Digital Engagement
Use technology confidently to support resident engagement, communication, and departmental organization.
Proficient with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and digital calendars.
Ability to learn and navigate senior-living software systems, including TSO and documentation platforms.
Comfort using tablets, smart devices, and virtual platforms to enhance resident experiences (virtual tours, music apps, video calls, interactive games).
Skill in creating visually appealing newsletters, calendars, and communication materials using approved digital templates.
Willingness to assist residents with simple technology tasks in a patient, supportive manner.
Strong digital organization habits, including file management and timely documentation.
Qualifications
Experience in activities, recreation, life enrichment, or a related field preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Technology experience and the 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.