Life Enrichment Assistant, Part-time

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO and six paid holidays

403(b) with 3% employer match

Fitness center use

Job summary

The Life Enrichment Assistant at Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice supports planning and delivering programs across Transitional Care, Long-Term Care, and Hospice Care. The part-time role runs Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional flexibility for special events and outings.

You will lead activities, assist with transporting residents, document participation, and help maintain supplies while fostering a welcoming, resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for enriching the lives of older adults.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm in facilitating activities and engaging residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and implement life enrichment programs and events.
• Lead activities including exercise, arts/crafts, games, and social events.
• Set up spaces for programs and events; prepare materials and cleanup.

Skills

Passion for older adults

Interpersonal skills

Creative activities facilitation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends/

Relationship building with residents/f

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! The Life Enrichment Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of meaningful programs and activities for residents throughout the Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, including Transitional Care, Long-Term Care, and Hospice Care. This position helps enhance residents' quality of life by providing engaging group and individual experiences that promote socialization, physical wellness, emotional well-being, and purposeful living. This is a part-time position working Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional flexibility may be required to support special events, resident outings, and holiday programming.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, scheduling, coordination, and implementation of life enrichment programs and special events.
• Facilitate and lead a variety of activities, including exercise programs, educational opportunities, arts and crafts, games, social gatherings, and resident-centered experiences.
• Set up and decorate activity spaces for programs, holiday celebrations, and special events.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and furnishings needed for activities and events; assist with cleanup upon completion.
• Conduct one-on-one visits and individualized engagement opportunities with residents.
• Transport residents to and from activities and special events safely and respectfully.
• Accompany residents on community outings, appointments, and special excursions as assigned.
• Record resident participation and attendance for activities and programs.
• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, bulletin boards, calendars, and other communication materials.
• Observe residents for changes in physical, emotional, cognitive, or social well-being and communicate concerns to the Life Enrichment Director and appropriate team members.
• Document resident participation, progress, and observations in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in resident care planning meetings as assigned.
• Assist with resident transportation and support during emergency situations, including fire and disaster evacuations, following established procedures.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and resident-focused environment that supports dignity, choice, and quality of life.

Education & Experience Required

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Preferred

Previous experience working with older adults in a healthcare, senior living, recreational, therapeutic recreation, activities, hospitality, education, or customer service setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passion for enriching the lives of older adults.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm in facilitating activities and engaging residents.
• Ability to learn and utilize various activity supplies, crafts, and equipment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist with evening, weekend, and holiday events as needed.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, crouch, and twist occasionally.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, crafting, and activity preparation.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a team dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for residents every day. As a Life Enrichment Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to build relationships, inspire engagement, and make a positive impact on the lives of older adults in Transitional Care, Long-Term Care, and Hospice Care settings.

Compensation Pay Range

$14.72 - $18.91 per hourReasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $14.72 - $18.91 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Benefits

• For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays 403(b) with a 3% employer match Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships Employee assistance program Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents. Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed. Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions. Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties. Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations. We believe in making a difference in other's lives. We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.