Life Enrichment Aide

About the role

The Life Enrichment Aide assists in developing and implementing engaging, person-centered activity programs to meet the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents. This position supports meaningful engagement and improved quality of life through structured and spontaneous activities, both in group settings and one-on-one interactions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and lead group, small group, sensory, and one-on-one activity programs that encourage socialization, self-expression, and enjoyment.
• Tailor programming to meet residents’ varying functional and cognitive levels, particularly within the dementia program.
• Motivate and engage residents using creative, therapeutic, and individualized approaches.
• Support spiritual, recreational, intellectual, and emotional activities consistent with person-centered care.
• Cookordinator and lead special events, theme days, and community outings to foster connection and enjoyment.
• Prepare materials and ensure proper setup and cleanup for activities.
• Encourage independent leisure by providing individualized materials or adaptive tools.
• Aid residents with meals, mobility, transfers, and toileting needs as appropriate.
• Accurately document resident attendance, engagement levels, and observations in Matrix or other approved systems.
• Report behavioral or condition changes promptly to nursing or supervisory staff.
• Participate in care planning discussions as appropriate.
• Maintain safe and organized program environments.
• Support volunteer coordination and orientation.
• Aid in facility decorations, event setups, and seasonal displays.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in activities, recreation, or social programming.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and use of a personal vehicle.
• Authorized to operate any vehicle and transport clients, patients, or staff as required by the position.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin CNA license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience planning and executing activities with geriatric residents in a care setting.

Skills

Required: Creative, therapeutic, and individualized approaches to activity planning and execution.

Benefits

• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• On-site bistro and cafeteria
• Newly updated facility
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital insurance
• Employee assistance program

Pay

The starting pay range for this role is $19.40 - $21.13, based on education and experience.

Schedule

This position is full-time and in person. Hours are 11:30am – 8:00pm, including every 3rd weekend and working 32 hours per week.

About North Central Health Care

Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon. NCHC employs more than 600 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work environments. We provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team. You can visit our website at www.norcen.org/careers to learn more. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.