Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant - Full-Time

Artis Senior Living of Brick; Herbertsville (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Artis Senior Living in Brick, NJ is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant for a full-time role with a 10am–6pm schedule on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with every other weekend required. The position focuses on engaging residents in daily programming and entertainment to support their well-being.

The role supports the Director in creating activities tailored to residents' needs, familiarity with Alzheimer’s/dementia, and a commitment to helping residents find purpose,

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Alzheimer’s/Dementia and willingness to work with elderly residents.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop programs that meet the individualized needs of the resident population at the community.
• Collaborate with other Life Enrichment Assistants to develop a monthly calendar that meets the Artis standards and the individual interests of the residents.
• Utilize the Partnership Profile to develop appropriate programs of interest to the residents.
• Utilize the associate Partnership Profile to involve associates in programs of interest and to enhance the monthly calendar.
• Demonstrate the company philosophy of Positive Partnerships the ARTIS Way.
• Ensure ARTIS-specific programs are held as designated (Time to Dish, Town Halls, I CAN program, and I’m AlWrite).
• Coordinate with outside agencies and organizations to develop programs that enhance resident experience.
• Plan trips for residents that meet their individual needs and are appropriate for memory-impaired residents.
• Provide information to the Director of Life Enrichment regarding resident engagement to assist with the care plan development.
• Maintain communication with family members regarding participation levels in programs.
• Support and maintain an effective volunteer program through screening, orienting, training, supervising and evaluating volunteers.

Skills

Program development

Team collaboration

Resident engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: General

Requisition Number: LIFEE003997

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Artis Senior Living
Brick, NJ 08724, USA

Description

*Starting at $18 / hour!
*This is a full-time position offering a 10am-6pm schedule every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with every other weekend required!

The Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant will engage residents in daily programming and entertainment. Assists the Director in the creation of activities designed to meet the individualized needs of our residents. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working atArtis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

The Life Enrichment Assistant will:

• Create and develop programs that meet the individualized needs of the resident population at the community.
• Collaborate with other Life Enrichment Assistants to develop a monthly calendar that meets the Artis standards and the individual interests of the residents.
• Utilize the Partnership Profile to develop appropriate programs of interest to the residents.
• Utilize the associate Partnership Profile to involve associates in programs of interest and to enhance the monthly calendar.
• Demonstrate the company philosophy of Positive Partnerships the ARTIS Way.
• Assures that the ARTIS specific programs are being held as designated (i.e., Time to Dish, Town Halls, I CAN program, and I’m AlWrite).
• Coordinate with outside agencies and organizations to develop programs that enhance resident experience.
• Plans out trips for residents that meet their individual needs and are appropriate for residents with memory loss
• Provides information to the Director of Life Enrichment regarding the resident engagement in order to assist with the development of a personalized care plan.
• Maintain communication with family members regarding level of participation in programs.
• Support and maintain an effective volunteer program through screening, orienting, training, supervising and evaluating volunteers.

Educational Requirements:

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.

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