Life Enrichment Assistant

About the role

The Life Enrichment Assistant supports and leads activities for residents in memory care neighborhoods, with a strong focus on engagement—while promoting dignity, purpose, and overall quality of life through meaningful experiences.

Responsibilities

• Utilize GEMS: Positive Approach to Dementia Care
• Plan and lead group and individual activities in the memory care neighborhoods (exercise, music, crafts, games etc.)
• Engage residents through structured and spontaneous interactions
• Prepare materials and supplies for activities
• Support special events, outings and family programming
• Assist residents with meals as needed

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist residents in all aspects of personal care.
• Handle emotional and physical demands of caregiving

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and carry out directions in English
• Experience working with seniors or individuals with dementia is preferred
• Creative, engaging and compassionate personality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Minimum of 17 years of age
• Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening and pre-employment

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance available as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• No wage cap
• Opportunity for advancement
• Opportunity for picking up extra shifts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service
• Eligible for a potential 2% pay increase after 90 days based on performance
• Annual merit increases based on performance evaluations
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match (up to 50% of employee contribution, up to 6%)
• Perfect attendance bonus
• Paid orientation and training
• Polo Shirt provided
• Manager on duty 7 days a week
• Fun staff calendar and employee engagement activities
• OnShift Engage—Bonus pay structure
• Low-cost meal plan--$2 per meal
• OnShift Wallet—access to funds prior to pay day
• Working Advantage—employee discount program
• Employee referral Bonus—up to $1000 per referral
• Resident referral bonus—up to $1000 per referral
• Additional benefits As Outlined In The Employee Handbook

Pay based on experience and credentials.

Schedule

Part-time position available.