Life Enrichment Director

At Better Living we believe every stage of life should be filled with purpose dignity and joy.

Were not just a senior living management companywere a team driven by compassion grounded in hospitality and committed to doing whats right for residents families and staff. Our communities are built on meaningful connections personalized support and everyday moments that matter.

This is senior living only better.

Benefits:

• Compensation - $18/hour.
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401 (K) matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs

Position Summary

The Life Enrichment Director at Better Living is the heartbeat of our community. This role goes beyond planning activities its about creating joy fostering connection and elevating every moment for our residents. The Life Enrichment Director designs and leads meaningful engaging experiences that honor each residents life story abilities interests and purpose.
At Better Living life enrichment isnt optional its essential. We believe residents deserve days filled with laughter dignity choice and moments that matter.

Why Youll Love This Role

You get to create joy for a living
Youll help residents rediscover hobbies passions and purpose
No two days are the same
Youll be encouraged to bring creativity personality and heart
Youll be supported by a culture that believes in loving generously and serving passionately

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Engagement

Plan and lead a robust calendar of daily weekly and monthly lifeenrichment experiences
Design programs that support physical emotional cognitive social and spiritual wellbeing
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 purposedriven activities

ResidentCentered 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 peertopeer involvement
Support dignity independence and meaningful engagement for every resident

Memory Care Support

Partner with the care team to support residents living with dementia through purposeful sensoryrich programming
Implement structured daily routines that promote comfort familiarity and success
Use redirection validation and relationshipbased engagement strategies
Align programs with Better Livings 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 crossdepartment 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

The Life Enrichment Director uses technology confidently to support resident engagement communication and departmental organization. This includes:
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams Outlook SharePoint and digital calendars
Ability to learn and navigate seniorliving 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
Ability to assist residents with simple technology tasks in a patient supportive manner
Strong digital organization habits including file management and timely documentation
Willingness to adopt new tools and systems as Better Living continues to strengthen digital competency across communities

Qualifications

• Experience in activities recreation life enrichment or a related field preferred
• Bachelors 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

What Success Looks Like

Residents are engaged smiling and connected
Families see joy purpose and meaningful days
Programs reflect resident voices not just a calendar
The community feels alive welcoming and warm
Life enrichment is woven into daily life not treated as an addon

Better Living Promise

At Better Living we dont believe in keeping residents busy.
We believe in helping them live fully.
If you are creative compassionate energetic and ready to make every day brighter we would love to meet you.