Life Enrichment Assistant: Create Meaningful Activities

Friendship Village Sunset Hills; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

Generous PTO

Pet Insurance

Medical, Vision, Dental plans

Life Insurance

Career advancement opportunities with

403(b) with matching

Job summary

Friendship Village Sunset Hills seeks a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to support Assisted Living and Memory Care residents through engaging, therapeutic activities. You will plan and conduct daily group and individual programs that promote social connection and quality of life.

The schedule runs Sunday through Thursday. You’ll document attendance, follow calendars and newsletters, and collaborate with the Activity Director to observe changes and tailor activities to residents’ needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• At least one year of experience in social or recreational programming in a licensed senior living or healthcare setting.
• Positive attitude and strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with residents, families, visitors, guests, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Creative, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct daily group and individual activities that are goal-oriented and appropriate for each resident.
• Follow the daily activity schedule and ensure programs begin and end on time.
• Document resident attendance and participation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Observe and report noticeable changes in resident participation or behavior to the Activity Director.
• Assist with preparing, publishing, and distributing the monthly activity calendar and community newsletter.
• Design, publish, and distribute daily and weekend activity flyers.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Friendship Village Sunset Hills seeks a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to support Assisted Living and Memory Care residents through engaging, therapeutic activities. You will plan and conduct daily group and individual programs that promote social connection and quality of life.

The schedule runs Sunday through Thursday. You’ll document attendance, follow calendars and newsletters, and collaborate with the Activity Director to observe changes and tailor activities to residents’ needs.