Life Enrichment Assistant (Part-Time)

Eden Senior Care; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Vista Senior Living Management's Eden Vista Apple Valley is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to enrich residents' lives through engaging activities, one-on-one visits, small groups, and community events.

The role focuses on promoting joy, independence, wellness, and meaningful engagement, with careful documentation of participation and outcomes, while collaborating with the care team to ensure exceptional resident experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors.
• Experience preparing and leading activities in a group setting.
• Experience supporting residents with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory care needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing engaging activities that meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs of residents.
• Create opportunities that promote joy, independence, wellness, and meaningful engagement.
• Encourage resident participation through creative and motivating programming.
• Lead and assist with group activities, games, crafts, music, exercise, and special events.
• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who benefit from individualized activities.
• Help maintain activity calendars, supplies, and activity areas.
• Document resident participation and responses as required.
• Ensure activity spaces remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to provide exceptional resident experiences.

Skills

Senior care experience

Activity planning

Memory care

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Vista Senior Living Management is a dedicated branch tailored specifically for senior communities. Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures unparalleled personalized care and 24-hour assistance for our residents, assuring a consistent and exceptional experience. Our unwavering mission is to provide an outstanding care experience rooted in genuine compassion and humble dedication to our seniors' well-being.

Eden Vista Apple Valley, part of Vista Senior Living Management, is seeking a compassionate and energetic Life Enrichment Assistant to help enrich the lives of our residents through engaging and meaningful activities.

Position: Life Enrichment Assistant

Hours: 16 hours per week (2 days per week, 8-hour shifts)

Schedule
The schedule is flexible; however, we are looking for someone who can consistently work the same two days each week, with non-consecutive shifts preferred.

• Monday & Wednesday
• Tuesday & Thursday
• Wednesday & Friday

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for organizing, facilitating, and participating in person-centered activity programming that promotes social engagement, independence, and overall well-being. This includes one-on-one visits, small group activities, and larger community events while documenting resident participation and outcomes as appropriate.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing engaging activities that meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs of residents.
• Create opportunities that promote joy, independence, wellness, and meaningful engagement.
• Encourage resident participation through creative and motivating programming.
• Lead and assist with group activities, games, crafts, music, exercise, and special events.
• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who benefit from individualized activities.
• Help maintain activity calendars, supplies, and activity areas.
• Document resident participation and responses as required.
• Ensure activity spaces remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to provide exceptional resident experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors.
• Experience preparing and leading activities in a group setting.
• Experience supporting residents with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory care needs.
• Ideal Candidate
• Passionate about enriching the lives of older adults.
• Friendly, compassionate, and patient.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Creative, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Able to adapt to changing situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Musical talents, arts & crafts experience, or other creative skills are a plus.

Join our team at Eden Vista Apple Valley and help make every day meaningful for our residents.