Life Enrichment Assistant

Harbor's Edge/Fort Norfolk Retirement Community; Norfolk (VA); On-site; AUD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Onsite Pharmacy

Paid Time Off + Six Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with ER

College Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Training

Legal Resources & Identity Protection

Job summary

Harbor's Edge/Fort Norfolk Retirement Community in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to deliver therapeutic recreational activities for Health Services residents, including dementia care.

The ideal candidate will have senior living experience with a passion for working with the elderly population and will support activities that promote wellness, socialization, and cognitive engagement.

Qualifications

• Requires two years minimum of relevant experience working with elderly individuals, including those with dementia.
• Preferred: Certified Activity Professional or CNA credentials may be considered.
• Current certification in Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Excellent reading, writing, and communication abilities; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic recreational activities for Health Services residents, including evenings and weekends.
• Maintain accurate progress notes in resident charts; review status with Life Enrichment Supervisors/Coordinators.
• Coordinate event scheduling and facility use; post activity calendars and ensure residents receive a copy.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate a variety of resident activities and special events.
• Participate in individualized care plan meetings as assigned by Life Enrichment Supervisors/Coordinators.
• Assist residents in coordinating and attending offsite activities as directed.
• Report to Life Enrichment Manager; no supervision of other staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Flexibility/Adaptability

Elderly care awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer software & databases

Job description

Description

Harbor’s Edge is a premier 5-star, resort-style Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located alongside the beautiful harbor in Norfolk, Virginia. Our community consists of 300 Independent Living Residential Units, a 33-bed (Medicare/private) Skilled Nursing Healthcare Unit, a 40-bed Assisted Living Unit, and 34-bed Memory Support Unit.

Harbor’s Edge has been honored by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living Program as a 2025 “Best” in multiple categories, including Independent Living – Activities & Enrichment, Feels Like Home, and Food & Dining. Additionally, our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) has been recognized as a “Best” senior living community.

We are seeking a highly qualified, full-time Life Enrichment Assistant to join our team to deliver excellent care for our residents. The ideal candidates will have senior living experience (e.g., long-term care, assisted living, memory support) with a passion for working with an elderly population.

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for assisting in implementing a program of therapeutic recreational activities for the Health Services residents including, Healthcare, Assisted Living, and Memory Support. The Assistant will support an activity program fostering the basic concepts of wellness, to maintain residents at their maximum potential level of functioning. The program shall maintain a balance of recreational activities that facilitates physical and mental stimulation including socialization, education, fitness, creating and performing arts, and crafts.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the delivery of therapeutic recreational activities for Health Services residents, including evenings and weekends activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely progress notes in each resident’s chart; regularly review resident status with Life Enrichment Supervisors/Coordinators.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate event scheduling and facility use. Assist with posting activity calendars on each unit and ensure residents receive a copy.
• Help plan, organize, and facilitate a variety of resident activities and special events.
• Participate in individualized care plan meetings as assigned by Life Enrichment Supervisors/Coordinators.
• Assist residents in coordinating and attending offsite activities as directed.
• Report directly to the Life Enrichment Manager. This role does not include supervision or management of other staff members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience working with elderly individuals, particularly those with dementia.
• Preferred: Certified Activity Professional or equivalent certification; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentials may also be considered.
• Current certification in Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED required.
• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills; ability to follow both written and verbal instructions effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with the elderly in a respectful, compassionate, and patient manner, while showing flexibility, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Consistently upholds residents’ rights, showing integrity and discretion when handling personal and health-related information.
• Ability to assess individual needs and safely implement therapeutic programs that are both effective and engaging.
• Exhibits creativity, initiative, and resourcefulness when developing and facilitating activities.
• Committed to service excellence, with strong active listening and public speaking abilities.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and proper sanitary procedures.
• Proficient in the use of relevant computer software and databases.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Onsite Pharmacy Available
• Convenience Store Located Onsite
• Paid Time Off + Six Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Paid - Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid - Short-term and Long-term Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Contribution
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid - Certification Training
• Legal Resources & Identity Protection Plan

*Benefit offerings vary according to employment status.

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