Life Enrichment Programmer

Do you love to have fun and brighten someone’s day?

Country Manor Health Care and Rehab Center is looking for an energetic, compassionate, and creative Life Enrichment Programmer to join our team! In this rewarding role, you will create meaningful experiences that bring joy, connection, and purpose to our residents/patients each day.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, patient, organized, and passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors through creativity, companionship, and fun. If you enjoy making memories and celebrating every day, we’d love to have you join our team!

We are hiring for 2 positions: (please indicate what schedule you are applying for on your application)

Schedule #1 - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-8:30pm, Every Other Saturday 1:30-5:30pm, Every Other Sunday 8:30am-noon and 1:00-5:00pm and Holiday Rotation (3 holidays/year)

Schedule #2 - Every other Saturday (1:30-5:30pm) and Sunday (1:00-5:00pm)

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Genuine interest in working with geriatric residents, individuals with physical challenges, and those with psychological or cognitive impairments.
• Passion for enhancing residents’ quality of life by making each day more satisfying, meaningful, engaging, and purposeful.
• Energetic, creative, and willing to contribute new ideas to activities and programming.
• Knowledge and understanding of aging-related issues and the unique needs of seniors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Demonstrates patience, compassion, professionalism, and tact when working with residents, families, and guests.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while fostering a warm and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and lead engaging group and individual activities that meet residents’ interests, needs, and abilities.
• Collaborate with the Activities Director to develop programs, care plan goals, and activity-related documentation, including MDS requirements.
• Provide one-on-one visits and welcome new admissions by introducing activity opportunities and assessing immediate recreation needs.
• Prepare activity spaces, post event information, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Monitor residents during activities and outings, reporting any condition changes to nursing staff.
• Document attendance, participation, and one-on-one interactions accurately and timely.
• Assist with community outings, special events, and assigned evening, weekend, or holiday rotations.
• Attend required meetings and follow all facility and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

About Country Manor

At Country Manor, we build careers, shape futures, create communities where people thrive, and enrich lives for generations to come. As an award-winning leader in senior care, childcare, home health care, and rehabilitation services, we proudly serve nearly 1,000 individuals each day across our growing campuses in Sartell and St. Joseph, Minnesota.

Country Manor is recognized locally and nationally for excellence in quality care year after year. Recent honors include being a ten-time recipient of Best Senior Living Facility in Central Minnesota and being named the #1 Top Rated Health Care & Rehabilitation Facility in Minnesota in 2026, among many other accomplishments. With approximately 600 dedicated employees, we believe a supported, engaged team is the foundation of exceptional care- and everything we do starts there.

Benefits Overview
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• FSA/HSA with employer contribution
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary pre-tax benefits, including Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, and Hospital Confinement Insurance
• Voluntary after-tax benefits, including Short-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Term Life Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance
• 401(k) program with an employer match of up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a free, confidential program offering resources for mental and emotional well-being, legal services, financial wellness consultations, and more

*Please note that some benefits are available only for employees working 60 hours or more per pay period.

A Culture of Appreciation

• Longevity bonuses
• Year-end appreciation gifts and routine wage increases
• Annual Staff Appreciation Week featuring large prizes, a grand celebration, and more
• Consistent recognition efforts throughout the year
• Excellent advancement opportunities across more than 20 unique departments

Discounts That Make a Difference
Country Manor partners with dozens of local Central Minnesota businesses to offer employees a Corporate Perks Program, including discounts on shopping, restaurants, gym memberships, haircuts, and more.
Employees may also receive 15% off tuition through our partnership with Rasmussen University, along with access to thousands of nationwide discounts on attractions, memberships, travel, and more through TicketsAtWork.

Our first correspondence may come via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Country Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Country Manor Campus
Health Care Center/Rapid Recovery & Aquatic Center
520 1st St NE, Sartell, MN

www.countrymanorcampus.org

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