Life Enrichment Assistant

Saint Therese; Corcoran (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Healthcare & vision

HSAs/FSAs

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Tuition discounts

Employee discount

Pet insurance

Same day pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Saint Therese Corcoran is seeking a Part-Time Life Enrichment Assistant to bring joy, connection, and purpose to residents. The role supports a vibrant, welcoming community across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

The position offers a consistent part-time schedule with weekend hours and opportunities for growth within a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Ability to be a positive team member.
• Skills in crafts, music, arts, and physical fitness.
• Knowledge of small group dynamics.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn recreational and therapeutic skills.
• Ability to read English and follow diet cards, menus and production sheets.
• Cooperative and clear oral and written communication.
• Able to meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Implement activity programs across the campus including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
• Work closely with residents, families, and staff.
• Create monthly activity calendars and coordinate programs to meet resident needs.
• Decorate living community neighborhoods seasonally.
• Document residents' progress quarterly.

Skills

Team player

Crafts and arts

Small group dynamics

Organizational skills

Recreational therapy skills

Read English

Cooperative communication

Oral & written communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Part-Time | Life Enrichment Assistant

Schedule: 9:30am - 6:00pm | every other Saturday and Sunday (16 hours per two week pay period)

Pay Range: $22.00 - $28.00/hour, based on applicable qualifications and related experience aligning with the requirements of the position.

The Difference You’ll Make

Be part of the Saint Therese difference as a Life Enrichment Assistant at our amazing new Corcoran, MN community! In this role, you’ll help create moments that matter‑bringing joy, connection, and purpose to residents each day. Whether you’re leading a creative activity, sharing a conversation, or helping someone rediscover a favorite hobby, you’ll play a meaningful part in shaping a vibrant, welcoming community where every resident feels seen and valued. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys meaningful work, a consistent part‑time schedule, and being part of a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Implement activity programs in all areas of the campus including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
• Works closely with residents, families, and staff.
• Creates monthly activity calendars and coordinates activity programs to meet the needs of the residents.
• Decorates living community neighborhood seasonally.
• Documents progress of residents quarterly.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ability to work as a positive team member with other staff is also necessary
• Skills in crafts, music, arts, and physical fitness
• Knowledge of small group dynamics
• Organizational skills
• Ability to learn and develop recreational and therapeutic skills
• Ability to read English and follow diet cards, menus and production sheets
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate through oral and written skills
• Able to meet physical demands of position

Preferred

• Working with tenants with dementia

Benefits

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave
• 403b with company match
• Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love?

Saint Therese of Corcoran is full of social vibrancy in an urban setting, distinctive living spaces and a variety of amenities to create an experience the resident is looking for to create their future home. The campus offers 153 independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. Amenities of the site include dining options, wellness center with pool, library, lounge area, golf simulator, salon, and wood shop area. Saint Therese Corcoran webpage

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith‑based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person‑centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.

We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and our two locations in Ohio St. Mary of the Woods and Saint Therese Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.

Saint Therese is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.