Life Enrichment Assistant

Railside Assisted Living Center; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Employee training and orientation

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Appledorn South is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to engage residents in memory care neighborhoods, promoting dignity, purpose and meaningful daily living.

You will plan and lead activities (exercise, music, crafts, games), support events and assist with meals as needed. This part-time role includes a weekend rotation and a pay range of $15.50–$17.50 per hour, based on experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Must read and write English and follow directions.
• Experience with seniors or dementia preferred.
• Creative, engaging and compassionate personality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Minimum age of 17.
• Must pass state mandated criminal background screening and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Utilize GEMS: Positive Approach to Dementia Care.
• Plan and lead group and individual activities in memory care neighborhoods (exercise, music, crafts, games).
• Engage residents through structured and spontaneous interactions.
• Prepare materials and supplies for activities.
• Support special events, outings and family programming.
• Assist residents with meals as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Experience with seniors

Creative compassion

Interpersonal skills

Minimum age 17

Background check

Education

Job description

Life Enrichment Assistant

Appledorn South

Pay

• $15.50 - 17.50 per hour

• Pay based on e Experience and Credentials

Shifts Available

First Shift Position (9:30am to 3:30) MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY

Part Time with Weekend Rotation Every 4 weeks. Saturday (9:30pm - 3:30pm) Sunday (2pm - 4pm)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance available as outlined in the Employee Handbook

• Basic life andAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insuranceprovided at no cost to the employee

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• No wage cap

• Opportunity for advancement

• Opportunity for picking up extra shifts

• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service

• Eligible for a potential2%pay increase after90 daysbased on performance

• Annual merit increases based on performance evaluations

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match (up to 50% of employee contribution, up to 6%)

• Perfect attendance bonus

• Paid orientation and training

• Polo Shirt provided

• Manager on duty 7 days a week

• Fun staff calendar and employee engagement activities

• OnShiftEngage— Bonus pay structure

• Low-costmeal plan--$2 per meal

• OnShift Wallet—access to funds prior to pay day

• Working Advantage—employee discount program

• Employee referral Bonus—up to $1000 per referral

• Resident referral bonus—up to $1000 per referral

• Additionalbenefits as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Position Purpose

The Life Enrichment Assistantsupports and leads activities for residents in memory care neighborhoods, with a strong focus on engagement—while promoting dignity, purpose, and overall quality of life through meaningful experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read,writeand carry out directions in English

• Experience working with seniors or individuals with dementia is preferred

• Creative,engagingand compassionate personality

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Minimum of 17 years of age

• Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening andpre-employment

Essential Functions

• UtilizeGEMS: PositiveApproach to Dementia Care

• Plan and lead group and individual activities in the memory care neighborhoods (exercise, music, crafts, games etc.)

• Engage residents through structured and spontaneous interactions

• Prepare materials and supplies for activities

• Supportspecial events,outingsand family programming

• Assistresidents with meals as needed

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability toliftupto20 pounds.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, andassistresidents in all aspects of personal care.

• Handle emotional and physical demands of caregiving

About Appledorn South

Our living center is a licensed Home for the Aged in Michigan, dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to our residents. Our team is carefully selected and trained to support each individual’s physical and cognitive well-being, with a strong focus on dignity, respect, and meaningful daily living.

We are proudly operated by Heritage Property Management, a fourth-generation, Michigan-based family business. Our team is passionate about creating a supportive environment not only for our residents, but for one another—where relationships matter and the work we do truly makes a difference.

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