Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant

Iris-Senior-Living; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Memory Care of Tulsa is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to coordinate engaging activities for seniors with dementia in Tulsa, OK. This role supports residents’ emotional, social, cognitive, and physical well-being within a warm, team-oriented environment.

We offer full-time and part-time schedules with weekend availability; starting pay is $15 per hour, negotiable based on experience. Join our caring team dedicated to meaningful engagement for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and communicate with seniors living with dementia.
• Creative, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Experience in senior living, memory care, activities, childcare, customer service, or healthcare preferred — but not required.
• Must be able to pass background check and meet employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with daily activities, events, games, crafts, music, and social engagement.
• Encourage resident participation and build positive relationships with residents and families.
• Support outings, special events, and holiday celebrations.
• Assist with activity setup, decorating, organization, and cleanup.
• Work collaboratively with caregivers, nursing staff, and leadership.
• Adapt activities to meet the unique needs of residents living with dementia.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Creativity

Job description

Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities AssistantIris Memory Care of Tulsa – Tulsa, OKHelp Create Meaningful Days for Seniors Living with DementiaIris Memory Care is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Life Enrichment Assistant to join our team in Tulsa, OK.Our community specializes in caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We believe every resident deserves purpose, connection, joy, and meaningful engagement each day — and our Life Enrichment team plays a huge role in making that happen.If you are creative, patient, relationship-driven, and enjoy making a positive impact in the lives of seniors, we would love to meet you.Location9494 E 101st StreetTulsa, OK 74133Conveniently located near the Creek Turnpike at 101st and MingoPosition OverviewThe Life Enrichment Assistant helps plan and lead activities that support residents’ emotional, social, cognitive, and physical well-being. This role works closely with residents throughout the day and helps create a warm, engaging environment throughout the community.We have a full-time and part-time positions available. Please note that weekend availability is required.ResponsibilitiesLead and assist with daily activities, events, games, crafts, music, exercise, and social engagementEncourage resident participation and build positive relationships with residents and familiesSupport outings, special events, and holiday celebrationsAssist with activity setup, decorating, organization, and cleanupHelp maintain a positive and welcoming atmosphere throughout the communityWork collaboratively with caregivers, nursing staff, and leadershipAdapt activities to meet the unique needs of residents living with dementiaWhy Join IRIS?Small, supportive memory care environmentOpportunity to make a real impact every dayTeam-focused cultureMeaningful work with seniors and familiesCompetitive pay based on experienceFull-time and part-time opportunities may be availablePayRate of pay starts at $15.00 per hour, and it is negotiable based on experience. Must be open to working weekends.Apply TodayIf you are looking for a rewarding position where you can bring energy, compassion, and creativity to work each day, we encourage you to apply.QualificationsCompassionate, patient, and dependablePositive attitude and strong interpersonal skillsAbility to engage and communicate with seniors living with dementiaCreative, energetic, and team-orientedPrevious senior living, memory care, activities, childcare, customer service, or healthcare experience preferred — but not requiredMust be able to pass background check and meet employment requirements