Life Enrichment Assistant - Memory Care

SMP Health - St. Catherine; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

SMP Health – St. Catherine North in Fargo, ND seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant to create meaningful experiences that enhance residents' physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive well-being.

This role supports planning and leading programs, encourages participation, and helps build strong relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and staff to foster a vibrant, connected community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in activities, recreation, healthcare, customer service, education, or related fields preferred.
• Friendly, outgoing, and compassionate personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative, organized, and dependable.
• Experience working with older adults is a plus.
• Ability to encourage engagement and create meaningful resident interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading resident programs, activities, and special events.
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities.
• Support social, recreational, physical, spiritual, and cognitive wellness programs.
• Help transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Assist with decorating and preparing activity spaces for events and celebrations.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and team members.
• Conduct one-on-one visits with residents who may be unable or reluctant to participate in group activities.
• Maintain activity supplies, calendars, and participation records.
• Support holiday celebrations, community events, and special programs.
• Promote resident dignity, independence, choice, and quality of life.

Skills

Friendly personality

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Organizational skills

Older adults experience

Engagement encouragement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Enrichment Assistant

SMP Health – St. Catherine North | Fargo, ND

SMP Health is seeking an energetic and compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to join our team at St. Catherine North. In this role, you will help create meaningful experiences that enhance residents' physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive well-being.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, encouraging engagement, and helping residents live fulfilling and purposeful lives. As a Life Enrichment Assistant, you will play an important role in creating a vibrant community where residents feel connected, valued, and supported.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading resident programs, activities, and special events
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities
• Support social, recreational, physical, spiritual, and cognitive wellness programs
• Help transport residents to and from activities as needed
• Assist with decorating and preparing activity spaces for events and celebrations
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and team members
• Conduct one-on-one visits with residents who may be unable or reluctant to participate in group activities
• Maintain activity supplies, calendars, and participation records
• Support holiday celebrations, community events, and special programs
• Promote resident dignity, independence, choice, and quality of life

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in activities, recreation, healthcare, customer service, education, or related fields preferred
• Friendly, outgoing, and compassionate personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative, organized, and dependable
• Experience working with older adults is a plus
• Ability to encourage engagement and create meaningful resident interactions

Pay & Benefits

$18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Opportunities for Advancement

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Day shift hours (11am - 7pm)
• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation

Why Join SMP Health?

At St. Catherine North, life enrichment is an important part of resident well-being. As a Life Enrichment Assistant, you'll help create meaningful moments, foster connections, and enrich the daily lives of residents while working alongside a supportive team dedicated to exceptional care and service. Your creativity, compassion, and enthusiasm will help residents remain engaged, connected, and living each day to the fullest.

SMP Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.