Life Enrichment Assistant for Senior Living

Bwpcanton; Michigan; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee recognition events

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Paid orientation and training

Medical, dental and vision for full‑t​

Job summary

Bridgeway Park Canton Senior Living Facility in Canton, MI is hiring a Life Enrichment Assistant to plan purposeful and fun activities for residents. You will lead programs like chair yoga, dance circle, crafts, outings, and pet visits, aiming to boost independence and engagement.

Responsibilities include documenting resident progress weekly, coordinating with the supervisor, and supporting mobility through light therapeutic activities. A positive, team-oriented attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Physical rehab experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• A positive attitude and the capacity to work as a team.
• Able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Every other weekend is required.
• Flexibility, creativity, patience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activity programs, encouraging and motivating our residents.
• Emphasize independence and maximize ability so that residents attain/maintain their highest level of functioning.
• Completes weekly documentation of resident progress to the supervisor regarding the residents' attendance, behavior and level of involvement.
• Assisting with Range of Motion and therapeutic exercises to restore mobility.

Skills

Physical rehab experience

Multitasking

Teamwork

Creativity

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer operations

Job description

Description

Bridgeway Park Canton Senior Living Facility is hiring a Life Enrichment Assistant. The life enrichment assistant will be responsible for planning purposeful and fun activities for our residents.

The duties are:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activity programs, encouraging and motivating our residents. Some activities are chair yoga, dance circle, seasonal crafts, pet visits, outings and more.
• Emphasize independence and maximize ability so that residents attain/maintain their highest level of functioning.
• Completes weekly documentation of resident progress to the supervisor regarding the residents' attendance, behavior and level of involvement.
• Assisting with Range of Motion and therapeutic exercises to restore mobility.

Requirements:

• Physical rehab experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• A positive attitude and the capacity to work as a team.
• Able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Every other weekend is required.
• Flexibility, creativity, patience.

Benefits:

• Employee recognition events.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Paid orientation and training.
• Medical, dental and vision available for full-time employees.