Life Enrichment Assistant SNF

La Vida Llena; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision options

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

NM Healthy Workplaces Act sick leave

HSA with employer contribution

Life and AD&D insurance

Certification and license reimburse"

Resident-funded scholarships

Early wage access

Pet insurance

Employee appreciation programs

Annual resident appreciation bonus

Job summary

La Vida Llena in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Activities Assistant to design and deliver therapeutic and life-enriching programs for residents across Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled areas. You will work with staff and volunteers to create engaging activities that reflect person-centered care and a caring community ethos.

The role emphasizes planning, leading, and supporting activities that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being, with opportunities to collaborate and

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering activities in Assisted Living, Memory Support, or Skilled Nursing settings.
• Knowledge of gerontology, dementia, anatomy/physiology, or recreation therapy is a plus.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification are preferred.
• Excellent communication and a compassionate team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of therapeutic, recreational, and social activities.
• Lead programs tailored to residents' interests and needs.
• Collaborate with volunteers and staff to create a warm, inclusive environment.
• Build positive relationships with residents to encourage engagement and participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

CPR/AED

First Aid

Recreation therapy knowledge

Job description

Overview

Activities Assistant – Bring Joy and Purpose to Every Day! Are you someone who loves connecting with others and making a meaningful impact? La Vida Llena is seeking a compassionate, energetic Activities Assistant to join our vibrant senior living community! In this key role, you’ll help design and deliver therapeutic and life-enriching programs that support the physical, emotional, and social well‑being of our residents in our Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled areas. You’ll collaborate with team members and volunteers to lead engaging activities that reflect our commitment to person‑centered care. If you’re ready for a rewarding role where your creativity and heart can shine every day—we can’t wait to meet you!

Wages: $16.00 - $20.00 / hr DOE

Shift: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Wednesday - Sunday

Your responsibilities

Supporting the planning and execution of therapeutic, recreational, and social activities; leading and assisting in programs tailored to residents’ interests and needs; collaborating with volunteers and staff to create a warm, inclusive environment; and building positive relationships with residents to encourage engagement and participation.

We’re looking for someone with:

1+ year of experience with Activities in Assisted Living, Memory Support or Skilled Nursing; knowledge of gerontology, dementia, anatomy/physiology, or recreation therapy; CPR/AED and First Aid certification (preferred); and a team‑focused, compassionate approach with strong communication skills.

What we offer at La Vida Llena (full‑time):

• Medical insurance with multiple plan options and 85–90% of the employee premium subsidized
• Dental coverage with 90% of the employee premium subsidized, plus vision options
• 401(k) with 4% employer match plus profit sharing
• Paid Time Off plus NM Healthy Workplaces Act paid sick leave
• HSA with a $20 employer contribution per pay period
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Certification and license reimbursement
• Resident‑funded scholarships
• Additional perks include early wage access through PayActiv, pet insurance, employee appreciation programs and an annual resident appreciation bonus.

Come join our passionate team at La Vida Llena; where we care for our staff, so you can care for our residents!