Life Enrichment Assistant | Full-Time | Assisted Living and Memory Care

Friendship Village STL; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

PTO

Pet Insurance

Medical Plans

Vision & Dental

Life Insurance

Career advancement

403(b) match

Job summary

Friendship Village STL is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support Assisted Living and Memory Care residents through engaging, therapeutic activities. The role focuses on creating meaningful experiences, building relationships, and promoting social connection for older adults.

The position requires compassion, dependability, and creativity, with schedule Sun-Thu and on-site work at our Missouri community. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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

Creativity

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join the team at Friendship Village and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents! We are looking for a compassionate, creative, and dependable Life Enrichment Assistant to support our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents through engaging, therapeutic, and person-centered activities.

If you enjoy working with older adults, creating meaningful experiences, and bringing a positive attitude to your work, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Schedule

• Sunday - Thursday

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.

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.

Benefits May Include

• On-Demand Pay — receive your paycheck when you want it
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Pet Insurance
• 4 Medical Plan Options, Vision, and Dental for qualified employees
• Free Life Insurance for qualified employees
• Career advancement opportunities, with training and promotion from within
• 403(b) with a 50% match up to 4%

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone creative, dependable, compassionate, and passionate about making a difference. The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships with residents and creating activities that encourage social connection, engagement, and quality of life.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status. Friendship Village fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will not discriminate against any applicant because of a person’s mental or physical disability. If you have a disability and would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call Ricki at 314-270-7868.

Hear from our team!

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