Life Enrichment Coordinator (Memory Care)

Join Our Team at Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant! We're currently seeking a dedicated Full-Time Life Enrichment Coordinator to become part of our caring and mission-driven community. This position will be 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, working every other weekend, in our new Memory Care neighborhood. The Life Enrichment Coordinator plays a vital role in enhancing the overall quality of life for residents in assisted living, memory care, and healthcare households. As a fully integrated member of the household team, you will help shape each resident's daily experience—supporting their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well‑being through meaningful engagement and individualized programming. This is a hands-on, relationship-centered role where you'll bring creativity, compassion, and energy to every day. At Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant , we're more than just a workplace—we're a not‑for‑profit organization that puts people first. That means valuing every resident we serve and every team member who supports them. Here, your work is more than a job; it's a meaningful part of something bigger. Come see the difference! What You'll do as a

Life Enrichment Coordinator:

Promote resident-centered care by honoring individual preferences in daily routines and activities. Coordinate and implement engaging activity programs tailored to residents' interests and abilities, including one-on-one visits, group activities, and intergenerational or community events. Participate in and lead daily programs, encouraging resident involvement and ensuring safety during all activities. Escort residents to and from activities and off-site events, fostering social engagement and connection. Maintain organized, clean, and well-stocked activity and dining areas. Provide dining support by participating in meal service, monitoring proper food handling and sanitation, ensuring dietary needs are met, and restocking country kitchens daily. Conduct quality assurance checks (e.g., food temperatures, taste tests, service standards) and maintain accurate records and audits as required. Educate and support staff on dining procedures, safety protocols, and person-centered care practices. Maintain necessary supplies for both activities and dining programs. Communicate regularly with residents to assess satisfaction, gather feedback, and promote overall well-being. Complete and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, including activity participation and resident responses. Distribute calendars, handouts, mail, and other materials as needed. Foster an atmosphere of acceptance, compassion, and respect that supports resident adjustment to life in the healthcare or assisted living environment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and report concerns, unsafe conditions, or suspected neglect to the appropriate parties. Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Education | Experience High School Diploma or equivalent. 1+ years of experience working with older adults, activity experience preferred, including knowledge of various resident activities and familiarity with possible resident limitations and needs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels, including residents, staff, families, external vendors/authorities, and the public. Strong attention to detail in writing, proofreading, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating a cooperative, respectful, and compassionate approach to colleagues and resident care. Skilled in the use of standard office equipment and technology. Maintains professionalism, composure, and a positive attitude when managing challenging situations. Physically able to move throughout the workday and lift items up to 25 pounds using safe handling practices. May be necessary to assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations. Complies with organizational health and safety requirements, including vaccination policies or valid exemptions. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement At Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland (LSMMD), we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and valued. We believe our organization's strength comes from the unique perspectives each team member brings. LSMMD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring practices reflect our core values of respect, compassionate service, trust, integrity, community, and innovation . We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promote a culture of inclusion and equity in all aspects of our organization. #INDSPN