Plans and leads recreational, social, wellness, holiday, and community programs for Assisted Living residents. Builds inclusive activities around residents’ interests, histories, and well-being, while collaborating with nursing, dining, and care teams. Encourages participation and supports an active community. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and hands-on experience planning or leading activities for older adults.
Life Enrichment Coordinator at Luther Oaks in Bloomington: $17.00-$20.00/hour with a set Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm schedule and only occasional Saturdays - a rare setup for an activities role in senior living.
You'll plan and lead the moments that make daily life at Luther Oaks feel like home for the older adults in our Assisted Living neighborhood. This is hands-on work: getting to know residents, building programs around what actually interests them, and creating a community people look forward to being part of every day.
What you'll do:
- Plan, coordinate, and lead recreational, social, and wellness programs for Assisted Living residents
- Build activities that support residents' physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being
- Get to know residents' interests, preferences, and personal histories, and shape programming around them
- Work with nursing, dining, and care staff to keep residents engaged and supported
- Run special events, holiday programming, and community outings
- Encourage participation and keep the community feeling active and inclusive
What you'll need:
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Hands-on experience planning or leading activities programs for older adults
Preferred:
- Experience specifically in senior living, assisted living, or a related setting
- Coursework or a degree in Recreation Therapy, Activities, Gerontology, or a related field
- Strong communication and organizational skills, and a genuine interest in getting to know residents individually
Pay and benefits:
- $17.00-$20.00/hour, based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) savings plan
- Daily Pay - access your earned wages before payday
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- WellBeing mental health support and 24/7 chaplain counseling
- 365 Program for ongoing professional development
Schedule:
Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, with an occasional Saturday.
Next steps:
Apply online and we'll respond within 48 hours.
Lutheran Life Communities Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA Office
Arlington Heights, IL, United States
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