Life Enrichment Lead
Bethesda
Bring Joy, Purpose, and Connection Every Day
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through meaningful, engaging experiences. As a Life Enrichment Lead, you’ll create programs that support independence, connection, and overall well-being in a warm, home-like environment. The Life Enrichment Lead is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing engaging daily activities that enhance the quality of life for residents. This role includes creating and maintaining a monthly activity calendar, leading and facilitating activities on a daily basis, and ensuring programs meet the social, emotional, and recreational needs of residents. The Life Enrichment Lead works to promote resident participation, foster a positive community environment, and adapt activities to accommodate varying interests and abilities.
Position Summary:
Plans and leads daily and monthly activity programs that promote residents’ social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. Encourages participation, adapts activities to individual abilities, and fosters a positive, engaging community.
Schedule:
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As scheduled (primarily daytime hours with flexibility)
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and lead group and individual enrichment activities
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Develop monthly activity calendars and special events
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Provide one-on-one resident engagement and support
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Adapt activities for varying abilities, including dementia care
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Coordinate outings, transportation, and community events
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Maintain supplies, documentation, and program organization
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Enhance community environment through décor and creative initiatives
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Collaborate with team members to support resident well-being
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Experience with older adults preferred
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Strong communication, creativity, and organizational skills
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Energetic, compassionate, and resident-focused attitude
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Willingness to learn and grow
Why Join Us:
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Make a meaningful impact in residents’ daily lives
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Supportive, team-oriented environment
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Opportunity to use creativity and leadership skills
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Mission-driven organization focused on dignity, joy, and connection
If you’re passionate about creating meaningful moments and improving quality of life for others, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference every day!