Life Enrichment Director

At Better Living, we believe every stage of life should be filled with purpose, dignity, and joy.

We’re not just a senior living management company—we’re a team driven by compassion, grounded in hospitality, and committed to doing what’s right for residents, families, and staff. Our communities are built on meaningful connections, personalized support, and everyday moments that matter.

This is senior living, only better.

• Compensation:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401 (K) matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs

The Life Enrichment Director at Better Living is the heartbeat of our community. This role goes beyond planning activities — it’s about creating joy, fostering connection, and elevating every moment for our residents. The Life Enrichment Director designs and leads meaningful, engaging experiences that honor each resident’s life story, abilities, interests, and purpose.

At Better Living, life enrichment isn’t optional — it’s essential. We believe residents deserve days filled with laughter, dignity, choice, and moments that matter.

• You get to create joy for a living
• You’ll help residents rediscover hobbies, passions, and purpose
• No two days are the same
• You’ll be encouraged to bring creativity, personality, and heart
• You’ll be supported by a culture that believes in loving generously and serving passionately

• Plan and lead a robust calendar of daily, weekly, and monthly life-enrichment experiences
• Design programs that support physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being
• Ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and adaptable for all levels of ability
• Create experiences — not just events — that encourage resident choice and participation
• Incorporate music, movement, art, games, outings, celebrations, and purpose-driven activities

• Get to know residents personally through life stories, interests, and preferences
• Adapt programming to reflect resident feedback and evolving needs
• Encourage resident leadership, clubs, committees, and peer-to-peer involvement
• Support dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement for every resident

• Partner with the care team to support residents living with dementia through purposeful, sensory-rich programming
• Implement structured daily routines that promote comfort, familiarity, and success
• Use redirection, validation, and relationship-based engagement strategies
• Align programs with Better Living’s Better Days Memory Care philosophy

• Actively model and promote the Better Living mission and values
• Bring energy, positivity, and creativity to the community atmosphere
  
  Partner with other department leaders to create engaging cross-department experiences
• Welcome families and guests and encourage participation in community life
• Represent Better Living positively during tours, events, and community outreach

• Maintain an accurate activity calendar and documentation as required by Better Living standards and as required by state regulations
• Track participation and engagement
• Manage activity supplies, budget, and donations
• Ensure programs meet licensing and regulatory requirements
• Complete required training and attend team meetings

The Life Enrichment Director uses technology confidently to support resident engagement, communication, and departmental organization. This includes:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and digital calendars
• Ability to learn and navigate senior-living software systems, including TSO and documentation platforms
• Comfort using tablets, smart…