Life Enrichment/Activities Assistant

Iris Senior Living; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small, supportive memory care environment

Opportunity to make a real impact every day

Team-focused culture

Meaningful work with seniors and families

Job summary

Iris Senior Living in Edmond, OK is looking for a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to lead activities that enhance residents’ emotional, social, and physical well-being. This role involves daily interaction and leaning to create a warm environment.

Key responsibilities include supporting events, encouraging participation, and working closely with caregivers. This position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with a starting pay of $15.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable.
• Ability to engage and communicate with seniors living with dementia.
• Previous experience in senior living, memory care, or healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with daily activities, events, and crafts.
• Encourage resident participation and build positive relationships.
• Support outings, special events, and assist with activity setup.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Job description

Location

2424 NW 178th, Edmond, OK 73012

Position Overview

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps plan and lead activities that support residents’ emotional, social, cognitive, and physical well‑being. This role works closely with residents throughout the day and helps create a warm, engaging environment throughout the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with daily activities, events, games, crafts, music, exercise, and social engagement
• Encourage resident participation and build positive relationships with residents and families
• Support outings, special events, and holiday celebrations
• Assist with activity setup, decorating, organization, and cleanup
• Help maintain a positive and welcoming atmosphere throughout the community
• Work collaboratively with caregivers, nursing staff, and leadership
• Adapt activities to meet the unique needs of residents living with dementia

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and communicate with seniors living with dementia
• Creative, energetic, and team‑oriented
• Previous senior living, memory care, activities, childcare, customer service, or healthcare experience preferred (but not required)
• Must be able to pass background check and meet employment requirements

Benefits

• Small, supportive memory care environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact every day
• Team‑focused culture
• Meaningful work with seniors and families
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities may be available

Pay

Rate of pay starts at $15.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience. Must be willing to work weekends.