Life Enrichment Aide-Kaukauna

About the role

St. Paul Elder Services is seeking a caring, creative, and dependable Life Enrichment Assistant to join our Community Services team. In this role, you will help create meaningful experiences and engaging activities for individuals living with dementia while supporting their physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple programs, including Memory Connections, Memory Reflections, and Club Gabriel, providing person-centered engagement in a home and community-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Enhance our Community Services team by working across multiple programs, including Memory Connections, Memory Reflections, and Club Gabriel.
• Facilitate a variety of meaningful engagement programs for individuals living with dementia.
• Provide activities that support participants' physical, psycho-social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being.
• Adapt programs and activities based on the interests, abilities, and needs of participants.
• Provide meaningful 1:1 engagement and support as needed.
• Complete daily attendance documentation and provide informational updates to individual service plans as appropriate.
• Communicate changes in participants' conditions to the Community Services Coordinator and/or families.
• Assist members with ambulation, transfers, restroom needs, and other activities of daily living as needed.
• Serve noon meals and snacks.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and welcoming atmosphere of the Memory Care Resource Center and Club Gabriel.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members, participants, and their families.
• Coordinate with volunteers as needed to schedule and develop enriching programming.
• Encourage participants to actively engage in activities, socialization, and community life.
• Attend required in-services and educational programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Follow organizational policies, procedures, safety practices, and the established chain of command.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Community Services Coordinator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous Personal Care Assistant (PCA) experience required.
• Previous experience providing dementia care required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
• Experience with therapeutic engagement or activities preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs, moods, and behaviors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Demonstrates maturity, good judgment, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to protecting the dignity, privacy, and individuality of those we serve.

Why We Want You on Our Team

• You have a caring and compassionate attitude toward others.
• You are creative and enjoy engaging with people.
• You have an outgoing and lively personality.
• You enjoy getting to know participants and encouraging them to participate and socialize.
• You work well collaboratively as part of a team.
• You are comfortable working independently with limited supervision.
• You are able to multitask and stay organized.
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are committed to treating those we serve with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Experience working with seniors in elderly care, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation is a plus.

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional growth.
• Company-wide appreciation days.
• Annual reviews with opportunities for subsequent wage increases.
• Onsite therapy dog.
• Onsite spiritual care services.
• Onsite 24-hour access gym.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
• A diverse workplace where people are valued and supported.