Life Enrichment Associate

Horizon House (CCRC); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,756; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off - up to 5.5 weeks

Free Costco Membership

Discounted Meals

403(b) Retirement & Company Match

Company Paid Training

ORCA Card Discount

Discounted On-Site Parking

Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarship Program

FREE Gym and Pool access

Student Loan Assistance Program

Job summary

A compassionate living community in Seattle is seeking a Life Enrichment Associate to support elderly residents, including those with dementia. The role involves creating engaging activities that foster connection and joy. Ideal candidates have experience with older adults and a genuine passion for enriching lives. This position offers a starting pay of $23.00 to $25.23 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with the geriatric population, especially dementia.
• 1 year of administrative experience preferred.
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with residents.
• Create and lead fun activities for residents.
• Support residents’ cognitive and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with team and families.

Skills

Experience working with older adults

Strong communication skills

Creatively plan and facilitate activities

Genuine passion for enriching lives

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office 365

iPad and Apple products

Job description

Join a team that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and connection!

We are seeking a compassionate and creative Life Enrichment Associate to join our Life Enrichment team and support older adults in Assisted Living, including those living with dementia. In this role, you will help design and deliver meaningful experiences that foster connection, curiosity, and joy. Our residents thrive when supported by team members who value dignity, independence, and lifelong learning, and who believe that engagement is essential to quality of life.

Starting Pay Range: $23.00 to $25.23 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11:00am to 7:30pm (with weekend rotation once per month)

What You’ll Do

• Build meaningful connections with residents by getting to know who they are and what brings them joy.
• Create and lead fun, engaging activities that spark joy, curiosity, and connection in both small-group and individual settings.
• Make a real impact by supporting residents’ cognitive, emotional, and social well‑being through purposeful, inclusive programming.
• Collaborate closely with a welcoming, creative Life Enrichment team, as well as families, vendors, and care partners.
• Help bring our community to life by creating a warm, supportive environment where every resident feels valued, supported, and free to be themselves.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with older adults, especially those living with dementia.
• Ability to creatively plan and facilitate engaging activities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.
• A genuine passion for enriching the lives of others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 1 year of experience with the geriatric population, including but not limited to dementia, complex family dynamics, and transition plans
• 1 year of administrative experience preferred
• 1 year of experience in a customer service position preferred

Skills And Certifications

• Proficient with Office 365 (Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Proficient using an iPad and other Apple products
• Dementia and Mental Health Training (training available via Horizon House)
• Proven organizational skills

Great Reasons to Join our Team!

• Amazing Benefits Package with Low Deductibles: Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits*
• Paid Time Off - up to 5.5 weeks
• Free Costco Membership*
• Discounted Meals
• 403(b) Retirement & Company Match
• Company Paid Training opportunities
• ORCA Card Discount
• Discounted On-Site ParkingTuition Reimbursement/Scholarship Program - up to $24,000 per year including your dependents*
• FREE Gym and Pool access for employees
• Student Loan Assistance Program - up to $1,200 per year
• Fun and Exciting Staff Events
• PTO, Benefit plan options, and rates may vary based on the number of hours worked and length of service.

Horizon House is more than a place to work. It is an opportunity to build a career in a dynamic community dedicated to wellbeing, life fulfillment, and purposeful living in a diverse community. We are looking for future team members who understand that new ideas are welcomed and meant to build and improve on old traditions. We care, we listen, and we value our employees and demonstrate this in everything we do. At Horizon House we foster meaningful work on a diverse team by using the power of an employee driven workplace to enhance wellbeing. Join our team and help make a difference in someone’s life every day.

Confidentiality Requirements

Employee accesses, uses and/or discloses Protected Health Information, as defined by HIPAA, only to the extent minimally necessary to accomplish essential job functions. Employee practices appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or disclosure of PHR (paper, electronic and oral) within his/her work area.

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Learn more about what it means to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional information can be found here.

All staff must demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. Horizon House is an E-Verify employer. All applicants offered a role must pass a DSHS background check, and drug screening.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodations while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. or call [phone] with the nature of your request.