Life Enrichment Assistant - Memory Care

Claiborne Senior Living; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double time pay on major holidays

Free employee meals

Referral bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Tempus (Memory Care) program. This role centers on building relationships and creating meaningful moments for residents living with dementia, under the Tempus Director's guidance.

The position focuses on engaging activities, life-skills programs, resident outings, and family events, with a commitment to enhancing quality of life through person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals living with dementia or cognitive impairment preferred.
• Knowledge of person-centered dementia care practices.
• Experience facilitating activities, recreation, education, or engagement programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily memory care programming, including sensory engagement, reminiscence activities, and life skills programs.
• Encourage resident participation using individualized, person-centered approaches.
• Support residents during activities, meals, transitions, and daily routines.
• Utilize supportive dementia care techniques such as validation and redirection.
• Observe resident engagement and communicate changes or concerns to the care team.
• Assist with family events, special programs, and intergenerational activities.
• Maintain activity supplies, engagement stations, and programming materials.
• Partner with the Tempus Director to create meaningful and engaging resident experiences.

Skills

Dementia care

Activity facilitation

Person-centered care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Job description

Life Enrichment Assistant - Tempus (Memory Care)

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and energetic Life Enrichment Assistant to support our Tempus (Memory Care) program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating meaningful moments, and helping older adults living with dementia experience purpose, joy, and connection each day. The Life Enrichment Assistant works alongside the Tempus Director to facilitate engaging activities, life skills programs, resident outings, family events, and individualized engagement opportunities designed to enhance quality of life for residents living with cognitive impairment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families each day
• Help create engaging moments that bring comfort, purpose, and joy
• Be part of a supportive team focused on person-centered dementia care
• Make a direct impact on resident quality of life and daily experience
• Work in a creative, relationship-focused environment where compassion matters

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily memory care programming, including sensory engagement, reminiscence activities, and life skills programs
• Encourage resident participation using individualized, person-centered approaches
• Support residents during activities, meals, transitions, and daily routines
• Utilize supportive dementia care techniques such as validation and redirection
• Observe resident engagement and communicate changes or concerns to the care team
• Assist with family events, special programs, and intergenerational activities
• Maintain activity supplies, engagement stations, and programming materials
• Partner with the Tempus Director to create meaningful and engaging resident experiences

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with individuals living with dementia or cognitive impairment preferred
• Knowledge of person-centered dementia care practices
• Experience facilitating activities, recreation, education, or engagement programs preferred
• Compassionate, patient, and relationship-focused approach to care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and supportive
• Creative mindset with a passion for improving the lives of older adults

Benefits

• Double time pay on major holidays
• Free employee meals
• Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus (no limit)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program

Claiborne Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.