Life Enrichment Coordinator

Homestead manages Senior Living Communities in Westland and is hiring an experienced Life Enrichment Coordinator to work with our seniors in our memory care units.The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for the development and coordination of activity programs for the communities that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with meaningful and life enriching activities. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will develop programming that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being: physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual. This includes activities inside as well as outside the community. This position is also responsible for the recruitment, training, and coordination of staff and volunteers and the encouragement of staff involvement in activities. This person will be traveling between two Westland communities. This is a part time position, the hours will be 10am-3pm. This position will be assisting our memory care residents, experience is highly encouraged.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent. Certificate in activity programming or equivalent preferable, college education a plus.Good physical healthExperience in creating and coordinating activities for older adultsAbility to train, supervise, lead, and motivate peopleAbility to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projectsAbility to manage and prioritize a complex workloadPossess exceptional communication and language, both oral and written, to perform job duties and communicate with residents, staff, family members, etc. as neededMust be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled for activity programmingResponsibilities:Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program to help meet the physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual needs of the residentsActivity programming should include large group activities, small group activities, and 1:1 groupings, as well as special eventsCommunicate, advise, and inform the Manager/Executive Director and other department supervisors of activity programs and upcoming eventsCultivate community resources and entertainers to schedule various activities including special eventsCreate monthly activity calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with the dates, times, and location of programsConduct and/or oversee activities as needed, encouraging resident involvementCoordinate and host special events, including holiday events. Decorate community according to those eventsMaintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelinesArrange transportation for regular and/or special outingsCultivate opportunities for residents to engage in various community service projectsDevelop and maintain a solid volunteer base through building relationships in the community, with staff, and resident family membersTrain employees to conduct activities and encourage resident participation, especially during evenings and weekendsWorking Conditions:Physical demandsWorking with memory care residentsTraveling to two facilitiesin WestlandMay include work off premises, attending activitieswith residentsMay be exposed to difficult and/or combative residents

Created: 2025-11-15