Life Enrichment Coordinator

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Fort Pierre•Fort Pierre, SD

20h

About The Position

Peaceful Pines Senior Living is committed to providing exceptional care and service with compassion. Our community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing daily activities that promote the overall well-being of residents. This role ensures a vibrant and engaging community environment that supports residents' social, intellectual, physical, mental, and spiritual needs.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and ability to drive community vehicles.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Prior experience in activity planning or engagement required; senior living or geriatric experience preferred.
Must be able to pass background check

Nice To Haves

Understanding of resident-centered care and wellness programming.
Familiarity with aging populations, particularly those with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Creative approach to activity planning for both groups and individuals.
Proficiency in Life Enrichment software, Microsoft Office, and social media tools.
Flexible and adaptive in a dynamic, resident-focused environment.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and participate in the Manager on Duty rotation.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Degree in Recreational Therapy, Education, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule a minimum of 5 hours of daily activities, plus 1 hour of evening programming per level of care.
Develop diverse activities that foster resident engagement across social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual dimensions.
In memory care, implement a structured daily routine featuring familiar, comforting, and purposeful activities.
Support new residents with onboarding and integration through personalized orientation and encouragement.
Create, post, and distribute a monthly activity calendar that clearly outlines daily events.
Promote and track resident participation in both group and individual activities.
Design and distribute a monthly newsletter and maintain digital activity displays.
Keep activity areas, equipment, and supplies organized and clean.
Coordinate and manage volunteers, entertainers, and contracted instructors.
Foster positive relationships between residents and their families, team members, local schools, businesses, and other community partners.
Supervise Activity Assistant (if applicable) and encourage interdisciplinary staff participation in activities.
Train new team members on the activity program's goals and procedures.
Develop and maintain resident profiles, including life history, interests, preferences, and family connections.
Manage activity budget responsibly, seeking approval for special expenditures.
Set annual goals and evaluate progress quarterly, incorporating resident, family, and staff feedback.
Contribute to community social media platforms.
Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing team to support events and outreach.
Safely drive the community vehicle for outings and scenic drives.
Coordinate recognition of residents' birthdays and anniversaries.
Adhere to Quality Assurance Program standards.
Collaborate effectively with other Leadership Team members.
Communicate clearly and professionally regarding plans, concerns, and resident needs.
Demonstrate the organization's core values: Providing exceptional care with service and compassion.
Maintain reliable attendance and be present during assigned working hours.
Perform additional duties as assigned.