Life Enrichment Assistant

Saint-Therese; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Tuition discounts

Scholarships

PSLF Eligible Employer

HSA/FSA options

Life Insurance

PTO & sick time

403(b) with employer match

Employee discounts

Same Day Pay

Career growth opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Saint Therese IHM in Monroe, MI is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to bring joy, connection, and purpose to residents. You’ll lead creative activities, share conversations, and help residents rediscover hobbies, fostering a friendly, inclusive community.

Join a supportive team in a mission-driven environment that values compassionate, person-centered care and meaningful engagement for seniors. This full-time role offers stable hours and potential for growth.

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
• Ability to work 1 out of every 4 holidays

Responsibilities

• 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 on progress of residents quarterly.

Skills

Crafts & arts

Small group dynamics

Organizational skills

Recreational/therapeutic skills

Reading English & following diet cards

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Holiday availability

Job description

Full-Time | Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant)

Schedule: 72 hours per two week pay period

Benefits: Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more.

The Difference You’ll Make

Be part of the Saint Therese difference as a Life Enrichment Assistant at our Monroe, Michigan community of IHM! 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 Activities Assistant role is perfect for someone who enjoys meaningful work, a consistent full-time schedule, and being part of a supportive, team-oriented environment.

• 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 on 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
• Ability to work 1 out of every 4 holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Working with tenants with dementia

Rewards That Support You

• Competitive pay with credit for experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• HSA / FSA options
• Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• PTO and sick time
• 403(b) with employer match
• Tuition discounts and scholarships
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Employee discount program
• Pet insurance (yes, really)
• Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)
• Career growth opportunities

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love

Join Saint Therese at IHM, a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a close-knit community focused on personalized, compassionate service. Work alongside a dedicated care team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care.

Our IHM community includes 224 independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments, along with 56 skilled and transitional care units, designed to support residents through changing health needs while maintaining dignity, comfort, and meaningful community connections.

Saint Therese IHM webpage

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

If you are ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, we would love to meet you.

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. 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.