What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Coordinator position at Friends of Kansas Christian Home Inc?
Life Enrichment Coordinator
We are seeking a caring, energetic, and organized Life Enrichment Coordinator to help plan and lead engaging programs that support residents’ social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating meaningful experiences, and helping residents feel connected, valued, and involved in daily community life.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual activities for residents.
- Lead group and one-on-one programs that encourage participation, connection, and enjoyment.
- Learn residents’ interests, preferences, and needs to help create meaningful, person-centered activities.
- Support resident assessments, activity care planning, documentation, attendance tracking, and progress notes as directed.
- Prepare activity areas, gather supplies, decorate, set up equipment, and clean up after programs.
- Coordinate with other departments, families, volunteers, and community partners to support resident engagement.
- Assist with special events, parties, games, crafts, religious services, outings, and field trips.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and follow facility policies, safety procedures, HIPAA expectations, and infection control guidelines.
- Report concerns, incidents, unsafe conditions, resident changes, or suspected policy violations promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
- A compassionate, friendly, and patient approach to working with older adults and residents with varying needs.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for developing activities, crafts, games, celebrations, and engaging daily programs.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Good organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
- Ability to observe, document, and report resident participation, mood, behavior, and responses to activities.
- Willingness to attend required meetings, training, in-services, and facility programs.
- Experience in senior living, long-term care, recreation, activities, caregiving, hospitality, or a related field is preferred.
- CNA certification within the state of Kansas is required.
- Activity Director certification or qualification is required.
- Work collaboratively with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and leadership to support a warm and positive environment.
- Participate in staff meetings, committee meetings, quality assurance activities, and surveys as needed.
- Follow all safety, sanitation, infection control, emergency preparedness, and confidentiality procedures.
- Use supplies and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Support transportation arrangements and resident participation in outings or events when needed.
The Life Enrichment Coordinator helps create moments of joy, purpose, and connection each day. Through thoughtful programming, personal interaction, and teamwork, this position supports residents’ quality of life and helps make the community a welcoming place to live and work.
Benefits That Support You
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Pension plan for long-term financial security
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
- Company-paid life insurance ($30,000)
- Company-paid short-term disability
- YMCA membership discount to support your wellness
Salary : $18 - $19