Bring Joy. Create Meaningful Moments. Make Every Day Count.
At Tenderly Hospice, we believe that some of life's most meaningful moments happen through connection, compassion, and simple acts of kindness. We are looking for a passionate, creative, and heart-centered Hospice Life Enrichment Specialist who is dedicated to making every patient's day brighter.
This role is about more than planning activities, it's about creating meaningful experiences, preserving dignity, and helping patients continue to enjoy the things they love throughout their hospice journey. Whether it's listening to a favorite song, creating a piece of art, sharing stories, celebrating a special occasion, or simply spending quality time together, every interaction has the opportunity to bring comfort, joy, and connection.
If you believe that music can spark a memory, art can inspire a smile, and a simple manicure or heartfelt conversation can brighten someone's day, we'd love to meet you.
Position Summary
The Hospice Quality of Life Enrichment Specialist is responsible for creating meaningful, individualized experiences that enhance the emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being of hospice patients. Working collaboratively with our Social Workers, Nurses, Chaplains, and interdisciplinary team, you will help patients create joyful moments, foster meaningful connections, and maintain dignity throughout their hospice journey.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate individualized life enrichment activities based on each patient's interests, abilities, and preferences.
- Engage patients through music, arts and crafts, storytelling, reminiscence therapy, games, reading, and other meaningful activities.
- Provide companionship and emotional support through one-on-one visits.
- Offer comfort-focused self-care experiences, such as painting nails or assisting with simple grooming activities that promote dignity and self-esteem.
- Adapt activities for patients living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, developmental disabilities, or other cognitive or physical limitations.
- Partner with Social Workers and the interdisciplinary hospice team to develop personalized engagement plans.
- Encourage family involvement in creating meaningful memories whenever appropriate.
- Observe patient responses and communicate changes or concerns to the care team.
- Document patient interactions in accordance with company policies.
- Maintain a compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered approach in every interaction.
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one (1) year of experience in healthcare, hospice, home health, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or a related setting.
- Experience working with individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
- Passion for improving quality of life through meaningful engagement and companionship.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Preferred
Experience in one or more of the following:
- Hospice or Palliative Care
- Memory Care
- Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation
- Activities Coordination or Life Enrichment
- Social Work
- Child Development
- Developmental Disabilities Services
- Behavioral Health
- Adult Day Programs
- Senior Living Communities
Candidates with backgrounds in music, art, creative therapies, education, recreation, or social services are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why Join Tenderly Hospice?
This is more than an activities position.
It's about helping a patient hear their favorite song one more time.
It's about painting someone's nails before a visit from loved ones.
It's about helping a person living with dementia reconnect through music.
It's about creating moments that families will remember forever.
Every visit is an opportunity to bring comfort, connection, purpose, and joy.
If you're compassionate, creative, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we'd love to welcome you to the Tenderly Hospice family.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $21.00–$22.00 per hour
- Full-Time Position
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supportive interdisciplinary team
- Meaningful work with opportunities to make a lasting impact
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
