Life Enrichment Assistant

Marquis Senior Communities; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquis Senior Communities is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Life Enrichment Assistant to enrich daily life for memory care and assisted living residents at our Maplewood community. You will plan activities, foster social connections, and tailor programs to individual interests and histories.

We value creativity, patience, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing memory care education. Join us to help residents experience purpose, dignity, and joy every day.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with older adults, especially those with memory care needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to pursue Alzheimer’s/dementia education and certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating engaging daily activities for memory care residents and assisted living.
• Create meaningful opportunities for residents to connect, socialize, and express themselves.
• Support individualized life enrichment programming reflecting residents’ interests and preferences.
• Help develop dementia-friendly activities that promote cognitive stimulation, social interaction, and emotional well‑being.
• Build trusting relationships with residents and families.
• Encourage participation while respecting independence and choices.
• Collaborate with team to maintain a warm, person-centered environment.
• Assist with special events and community programs.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Creative engagement

Resident engagement

Job description

Make Every Day Meaningful!

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of older adults and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those living with memory loss? We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and enthusiastic Full-Time Life Enrichment Assistant to join our team at our 106-unit assisted living community, which includes a dedicated memory care neighborhood.

We are looking for someone who believes that every resident deserves purpose, connection, dignity, and opportunities for joy. The ideal candidate has a special passion for memory care and is eager to expand their knowledge and skills through ongoing Alzheimer’s and dementia education and professional certification.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating engaging daily activities and programs primarily for our memory care residents but also in assisted living.

• Create meaningful opportunities for residents to connect, socialize, express themselves, and maintain a sense of purpose.

• Support individualized life enrichment programming that reflects residents’ interests, abilities, life experiences, and personal preferences.

• Help develop and implement engaging, dementia-friendly activities that promote cognitive stimulation, social interaction, physical movement, and emotional well-being.

• Build genuine, trusting relationships with residents and their families.

• Encourage resident participation while respecting individual choices, abilities, and independence.

• Collaborate with team members to provide a positive, welcoming, and person-centered environment.

• Assist with special events, celebrations, outings, and other community programs.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for working with older adults, especially individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

• A positive, patient, compassionate, and creative approach to resident engagement.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• The ability to connect with residents at various cognitive and functional levels.

• Flexibility, dependability, and a willingness to work as part of a team.

• The ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and occasional holidays as needed.

• A willingness to pursue additional education, training, and certification in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care.

• Previous experience in senior living, activities, life enrichment, or memory care is preferred.

Our Commitment to Memory Care Excellence

We believe providing exceptional memory care starts with understanding each resident as an individual. We are looking for a team member who is eager to learn, grow professionally, and develop specialized skills in dementia care.

A passion for memory care and a commitment to continued learning are essential for this role. We welcome someone who is excited to expand their knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, learn effective dementia care approaches, and pursue relevant professional education and certification.

Why Join Our Team?

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ daily lives.

• A supportive team environment focused on resident-centered care.

• Opportunities for professional growth and specialized memory care education.

• The chance to bring creativity, compassion, and joy to our community every day.

Join Our Team!

If you are compassionate, energetic, and motivated to create meaningful experiences for older adults, we would love to hear from you!