Activities/Life Enrichment Assistance

RM Management; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Hill Senior Living is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support planning, coordinating, and delivering engaging activities for residents. The role focuses on promoting choice, meaningful relationships, wellness, cognition, and social connection.

The ideal candidate is creative, energetic, compassionate, and dependable, with a genuine interest in building relationships and creating meaningful experiences that enhance residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• This role requires the ability to design and lead engaging activities.
• Strong communication with residents, families, and staff is essential.
• Demonstrated empathy and patience when interacting with seniors.
• Creative thinking to tailor activities to individual interests.
• Ability to work independently and with the Life Enrichment team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment in planning, organizing, and leading daily activities, group programs, special events, celebrations, and community outings.
• Develop creative and engaging program ideas reflecting residents' interests and abilities.
• Facilitate activities that support physical movement, cognitive stimulation, social interaction, and emotional well-being.
• Encourage participation while respecting choices, independence, and varying abilities.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.

Skills

Program planning

Communication

Empathy

Creativity

Independence

Job description

Life Enrichment Assistant

Summit Hill Senior Living

Position Summary

The Life Enrichment Assistant supports the Director of Life Enrichment in planning, coordinating, and implementing engaging programs, activities, special events, outings, and celebrations for residents at Summit Hill Senior Living. The goal is to promote resident choice, meaningful relationships, physical wellness, cognitive stimulation, social connection, emotional well-being, and opportunities for spiritual enrichment.

The ideal candidate is creative, energetic, compassionate, and dependable, with a genuine interest in building relationships with residents and creating meaningful experiences that enhance their quality of life.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Resident Engagement and Programming

• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment in planning, organizing, and leading daily activities, group programs, special events, celebrations, and community outings.


• Develop creative and engaging program ideas that reflect residents’ individual interests, preferences, abilities, and life experiences.


• Facilitate activities that support physical movement, cognitive stimulation, social interaction, emotional wellness, and spiritual enrichment.


• Encourage resident participation while respecting individual choices, independence, and varying levels of ability.


• Build positive relationships with residents and encourage meaningful connections among residents, families, and team members.

Program Preparation and Execution

• Prepare activity spaces, gather supplies, and ensure programs are organized, welcoming, and ready to begin as scheduled.


• Lead activities independently or collaboratively with the Director of Life Enrichment and other team members.


• Assist with planning and coordinating holiday celebrations, birthday parties, themed events, entertainment, and community outings.


• Adapt programs to meet residents’ changing needs, interests, and abilities.


• Maintain an inviting, organized, and engaging environment that encourages participation and inclusion.

Resident Feedback and Continuous Improvement

• Seek and listen to resident feedback regarding activities, events, and programming.


• Communicate resident preferences, concerns, and suggestions to the Director of Life Enrichment.


• Assist in developing and implementing timely improvements based on resident feedback.


• Support accurate documentation and completion of assigned program responsibilities in accordance with community expectations.

Teamwork, Reliability, and Professionalism

• Demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, preparation, and follow-through on assigned responsibilities.


• Communicate schedule changes, program needs, and concerns promptly to the Director of Life Enrichment.


• Work collaboratively with team members across departments to support resident engagement and community life.


• Maintain professional boundaries and uphold resident dignity, privacy, choice, and respect.


• Take initiative, contribute new ideas, and assist where needed to ensure residents have consistent opportunities for meaningful engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading musical programs, sing-alongs, music-based activities, or other entertainment.


• Experience working with older adults, assisted living residents, or individuals living with memory loss.


• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


• Creativity and the ability to adapt activities to different interests and ability levels.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Director of Life Enrichment and the broader team.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role includes:

• Providing consistent, engaging, and well-prepared activities.


• Demonstrating initiative and contributing fresh ideas.


• Following through on assigned responsibilities and communicating proactively.


• Creating meaningful opportunities for residents to participate according to their interests and abilities.


• Supporting a welcoming community where residents feel valued, connected, and respected.

General Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted based on the needs of Summit Hill Senior Living.

This document does not create an employment contract, express or implied, other than an at-will employment relationship, consistent with applicable law.