Life Enrichment Director
Heritage Senior Living | Elm Grove, WI
Create Meaningful Moments. Inspire Every Day.
Are you a creative, energetic leader who is passionate about enriching the lives of older adults? At Heritage Senior Living, we believe every day should bring purpose, joy, and connection. We're looking for a Life Enrichment Director who will create engaging experiences that celebrate each resident's unique interests, abilities, and life story while leading a dynamic activities program that enhances quality of life.
As the Life Enrichment Director, you'll inspire residents, families, volunteers, and team members through innovative programming that promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.
What You'll Do- Design, plan, and lead a vibrant seven-day-a-week life enrichment program tailored to the needs of residents in Assisted Living, Enhanced Care, and Memory Care.
- Build meaningful relationships with residents to create individualized activities based on their interests, abilities, and life experiences.
- Complete resident life stories and incorporate personal histories into engaging programming.
- Coordinate a variety of activities including:
- Music and entertainment
- Exercise and wellness
- Arts and crafts
- Religious and spiritual programs
- Pet therapy
- Intergenerational events
- Reminiscence programs
- Community outings
- Educational and recreational activities
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise the Life Enrichment team.
- Develop and maintain a strong volunteer program by partnering with local schools, churches, businesses, and community organizations.
- Plan and coordinate resident outings and transportation.
- Facilitate resident council and family meetings.
- Document resident participation and collaborate with the nursing team to support individualized service plans.
- Prepare monthly activity calendars and ensure residents, families, and staff remain informed.
- Manage department budgets, supplies, and activity resources.
- Collaborate with all departments to create engaging community-wide events and celebrations.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a compassionate leader who thrives on creating memorable experiences. You enjoy building relationships, thinking creatively, and bringing people together. You're organized, energetic, and understand that meaningful engagement can make a tremendous difference in a resident's quality of life.
You are someone who:
- Brings enthusiasm and positivity to every day.
- Loves planning events and creating memorable experiences.
- Builds meaningful relationships with residents and families.
- Inspires and motivates others.
- Is highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Enjoys networking and developing community partnerships.
- Has outstanding communication and leadership skills.
- Believes every resident deserves dignity, purpose, and joy.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One year of experience working in activities, recreation, social services, or a related program within the past five years.
- Experience working with older adults required.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers is preferred.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
- Must meet all applicable state and federal background screening, training, and regulatory requirements.
At Heritage Senior Living, we believe our team members make all the difference. We foster a supportive culture where creativity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and every employee has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive leadership team
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
If you're passionate about creating exceptional experiences, building lasting relationships, and helping seniors' live life to the fullest, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and help create moments that matter at Heritage Senior Living.
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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What We Do
Heritage Senior Living, LLC provides a range of senior care levels, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Operating across multiple states, the company mission is to create innovative and vibrant communities that enrich lives through a culture of support, compassion, and personalized care, ensuring residents enjoy independence and a sense of purpose.
