Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Leader

Cascades Verdae; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Homestead Hills is seeking an Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Leader to develop and run engaging programs for residents in independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing settings. The role emphasizes a compassionate, growth-oriented team culture and opportunities to inspire a Weller lifestyle in a luxury senior living community.

Two schedules exist: Schedule 1 is Mon 8a-4p; Schedule 2 Tue-Thu 1-4p and Fri 8a-4p, with one weekend per month.

Qualifications

• Requires CPR and AED certification (must be attained in first 60 days).
• Four-year college or university degree in Recreation Therapy or similar field desired.

Responsibilities

• Engages residents in Weller Life opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions.
• Plans and facilitates spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming for residents that aligns with SLC standards.
• Continuously gauges residents' interests, hobbies, preferences, curiosities, and needs; updates programming accordingly.
• Fosters partnerships with local organizations, educational institutions, and others to bring outside talents and volunteer opportunities into the community.
• Creates and publishes professional communications to promote programs and share examples of Weller Life in the community.
• Monitors resident participation and adjusts the calendar to increase engagement.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Recreation Therapy degree

Job description

Job Category : Healthcare/General

Requisition Number : ACTIV003649

• Posted : September 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $17.53 USD per hour

Locations

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Homestead Hills | HH - Homestead Hills
3250 Homestead Club Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27103, USA

Description

At Homestead Hills, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work —and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Homestead Hills?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re looking for Activities Assistants/Life Enrichment Leaders:

Creates, markets, and leads spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events and programs to foster a Weller lifestyle tailored to the needs and interests of a diverse resident population. Sets a leadership example for others to follow by empowering older adults in independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing environments to live life to the fullest.

Schedule 1 will be Monday 8a-4p, Tuesday-Thursday 8a-12p. Candidate for Schedule 2 must have CNA certification so that they can assist with outings and other events. Schedule 2 will be Tuesday-Thursday 1-4p and Friday 8a-4p. Both schedules will work one weekend per month (with two other days off that week).

We can help advance your career by utilizing our Elevate educational scholarship program. Obtain your Activity Director’s Certification while working with us!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Creates, markets, and leads spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events and programs to foster a Weller lifestyle tailored to the needs and interests of a diverse resident population. Sets a leadership example for others to follow by empowering older adults in independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing environments to live life to the fullest.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Engages residents in Weller Life opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions.
• Plans and facilitates spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming for residents that is consistent with SLC standards and focused on residents’ unique needs and interests.
• Continuously gauges resident’s interests, hobbies, preferences, curiosities and needs; creates and continuously updates a diverse and stimulating menu of programming activities and events accordingly.
• Seeks out and fosters partnerships with local organizations, non-profit groups, educational institutions, and others to identify opportunities for residents to share their talents through volunteerism and to bring outside talents into the community.
• Creates and publishes a variety of professional written communications to promote programs, educate residents and families, and share examples of Weller Life in the community.
• Monitors resident participation in programs to evaluate their appeal and increase participation; adjusts calendar or events accordingly.
• Stays abreast of active aging and generational trends in order to continuously enhance Weller Life initiatives; shares relevant information with peers and community staff to increase awareness and support professional development.
• Shares successful activity blueprints with team residents and participates in best practices calls.
• Partners with team, residents and home office staff to deliver engaging and informative orientation and in-service training programs.
• May participate in award winning WAVES pool program.
• May run family support groups.
• Participates and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Enters assessments into company software as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

• May be required to stand, walk, reach, water walk.
• An individual in this position is often required to read, write, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and/or hear.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 25 lbs.
• Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the associate can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.
• May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Also may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.

TRAVEL:

Local and out of state travel, including overnight stays, may be required from time to time to attend conferences, training, meetings, and professional development programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR and AED certification required (must be attained in first 60 days of Employment).
• Four-year college or university degree in Recreation Therapy or similar field desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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