Life Enrichment Manager

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is hiring. When you join our team, you work with purpose, form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and make a difference for countless individuals. Here, our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal well-being is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing.

We are seeking a dedicated Life Enrichment Manager to enhance the quality of life for our residents through the development and leadership of a person-centered Life Enrichment program. This role focuses on creating engaging individual and group activities that support residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being across all levels of ability. The Life Enrichment Manager collaborates closely with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure programs reflect residents’ interests, routines, and care plans while meeting all regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and creative, with experience coordinating activities, supervising staff and volunteers, and documenting assessments and outcomes. Responsibilities include facilitating resident councils, organizing community and special events (including evenings and weekends), maintaining accurate records, ensuring resident safety, and serving as a liaison between the Life Enrichment team and leadership. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by fostering connection, purpose, and engagement within a supportive care environment.

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy or Certification as an Activities Director.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in activities, with at least 1 year in a healthcare setting.

If you are passionate about putting people first, creating memorable moments, and accomplishing great things together, we want to hear more about you. Click apply to submit a resume.