Life Enrichment Coordinator (Activities Director) – Assisted Living
Eden Oak Assisted Living | Eden Prairie, MN
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | $24.00–$28.00 per hour ($49,920–$58,240 annually)
Create Meaningful Moments. Build Lasting Connections.
At Midwest Residential, we believe assisted living should be filled with purpose, connection, and joy. We're looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Life Enrichment Coordinator to create engaging experiences that help our residents remain active, connected, and fulfilled.
This role goes beyond planning activities. You'll serve as a welcoming guide for new residents, helping them transition into our community, build relationships, and feel at home. You'll develop a vibrant monthly activity calendar, coordinate special events, and create opportunities that encourage residents to stay engaged physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.
Our Weekend Activity Assistants will implement the activity calendar you develop, allowing you to focus on program planning, resident engagement, and building meaningful relationships throughout the community.
Why Join Midwest Residential?
At Midwest Residential, our mission is simple: provide exceptional care while creating communities where residents truly feel at home. We value creativity, compassion, teamwork, and employees who are passionate about making a difference every day.
What You'll Do
Develop, coordinate, and maintain a monthly life enrichment calendar that reflects the interests, abilities, and preferences of our residents.
Welcome new residents to Eden Oak by helping them become familiar with the community, introducing them to staff and fellow residents, and supporting a positive transition into their new home.
Meet individually with residents to learn about their backgrounds, hobbies, interests, and goals in order to develop meaningful programming.
Plan and coordinate group activities including games, exercise programs, educational presentations, arts and crafts, music, entertainment, holiday celebrations, cultural events, volunteer opportunities, and community outings.
Collaborate with nursing, caregiving, dining, therapy, and leadership teams to ensure programming supports resident well-being and individualized care.
Develop activity schedules and provide guidance and resources to Weekend Activity Assistants to ensure activities are carried out consistently.
Build relationships with community organizations, entertainers, volunteers, schools, and local groups to expand programming opportunities.
Encourage resident participation while adapting activities to accommodate varying abilities and interests.
Maintain participation records, resident assessments, calendars, and documentation in accordance with assisted living regulations and company standards.
Manage activity supplies, decorations, and department resources responsibly.
Promote a positive, welcoming, and engaging environment throughout the community.
What We're Looking For
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Gerontology, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or another related field preferred.
Experience in assisted living, senior living, healthcare, recreation, hospitality, customer service, event planning, or a related field preferred.
Experience planning activities, coordinating events, or leading group programs is highly desirable.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Creative, organized, energetic, and able to work independently.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record preferred for community outings.
Preferred certifications include Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC), or Activity Director Certified (ADC), though certification is not required.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation ranges from $24.00–$28.00 per hour ($49,920–$58,240 annually) based on experience and qualifications.
Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings opportunities, and ongoing professional development.
Join Our Team
If you're passionate about creating engaging experiences, helping older adults thrive, and making every resident feel welcomed and connected, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and help create a community where every day brings purpose, friendship, and meaningful moments.
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
