Life Enrichment Assistant

Verve Senior Living; Calgary; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Verve Senior Living in Calgary is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support residents through engaging programs under the Life Enrichment Manager.

You will plan, direct and evaluate activities addressing physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual wellness, maintain calendars, promote participation, and collaborate with staff, families and the community to enrich daily living.

Qualifications

• Minimum of grade 12 education required.
• Diploma or degree in Recreation, Physical Education, and/or Gerontology is an asset.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Class 4 operator’s license preferred with driving experience.
• Proven computer literacy with MS Office.
• Dementia experience is an asset.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and evaluate activities addressing residents’ needs.
• Communicate activities to residents, staff, families and community.
• Distribute monthly calendars, surveys and invitations timely.
• Promote resident awareness and participation in leisure and recreation.
• Maintain department records including attendance and evaluations.
• Supervise volunteers and student placements.
• Participate in CanFitPro Exercise program for seniors.
• Uphold policies, infection control and safety standards.
• Complete mandatory training and stay compliant.

Skills

Program planning

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12

Diploma/degree in Recreation or Gerontology

Tools

MS Office

Driver’s license Class 4

First Aid & CPR

Alcohol server certification

Job description

At Riverwalk Retiremnet Residence, we’re driven by a shared commitment to creating meaningful experiences for the older adults we serve. Our teams bring passion, creativity, and heart to everything they do, and it shows in our culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We’re proud to have received Canada’s Best Managed Award in 2023, 2024, and 2025, reflecting our dedication to service, leadership, and care. What truly sets us apart are the people who choose to build their careers here. Whether you're supporting our residences or contributing within our corporate community, your work plays an important role in helping seniors live longer, better and you’ll be supported by a team that believes in growing together, celebrating success, and having fun along the way.If you’re looking for a place where your work has real impact, and where you can thrive personally and professionally, we’d love to meet you!

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

Are you a dynamic and creative individual who has a passion for working with seniors and leading engaging programs for our residents? Under the direction of the Life Enrichment Manager, our Life Enrichment Assistants facilitate, plan, and organize programs to enhance the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of wellness for our residents. This role is critical in creating resident-centric environments where our residents are inspired to experience fulfillment - whatever that means to them.

BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATION:

• Minimum of grade 12 education required.
• Prior experience in recreation programming for a senior population is preferred.
• Diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of Recreation, Physical Education, and/or Gerontology is considered an asset.
• Class 4operator’s license, clean driving record and 2 years passenger driving experience is preferred.
• Certified in Emergency First Aid, and CPR required.
• Has demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
• Must have a valid alcohol serving certification.
• Proven computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite with an adaptability to handle database programs.
• Dementia experience/knowledge is considered an asset.
• A resident-oriented individual, whose visions and values align with those of the residence.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrates a strong ability to problem solve.
• Has demonstrated multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well independently and in a team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in and adheres to continuous quality improvement standards.
• Under the direction of the Life Enrichment Manager, responsible for planning, directing and evaluating the activities relating to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Communicates activities of the department to residents, staff, families and the community to encourage participation in programs, while ensuring the needs of residents are met. Completes and distributes monthly activity calendars, surveys, invitations, etc. in a timely manner.
• Responsible for leading and promoting resident awareness and participation, in leisure, social and recreation programs that meet the needs of the residents.
• Assists in the maintenance of appropriate department records including attendance, assessments, and evaluations of planned programs.
• Maintains a positive image of the residence through ongoing communications with the community, local media, family members, staff, and volunteers, by helping to fulfill each resident’s unique leisure needs.
• Assists in the direction and supervision of participants in the volunteer and student placement programs.
• Participates in the annual CanFitPro Exercise program to carry out proper exercise classes which are applicable to seniors.
• Maintains established department plans, policies, and procedures regarding such items as quality of programming, treatment of residents, infection control and safety.
• Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers, residents and guests. Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Life Enrichment Manager or delegate.
• Complies with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Completes all required mandatory training/education.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System/Globally Harmonized System. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills. Participates in the ongoing Fire Prevention, and Pest Control programs and any other programs as required.

All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all those who apply; however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.