Life Enrichment Lead: Create Joyful Senior Experiences

Heritage Senior Living; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Heritage Senior Living seeks a Life Enrichment / Activities Assistant to craft meaningful, engaging experiences for residents at Heritage at Deer Creek in New Berlin, WI. You will lead group activities, crafts, music, and outings, while offering one-on-one companionship and sensory programming.

A positive attitude and passion for aging adults are essential. Experience is helpful, but genuine enthusiasm and strong communication with residents, families, and staff are prioritized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification is a plus but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, and visitors.
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment, training, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with group activities, games, crafts, music, exercise, entertainment, celebrations, and other resident programs.
• Encourage residents to participate while respecting individual interests, preferences, and abilities.
• Spend one-on-one time with residents who prefer individual activities or enjoy conversation and companionship.
• Provide engaging sensory activities and programming appropriate to resident needs.
• Adapt activities so residents of varying abilities can participate and feel included.
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and positive energy to resident programs.
• Personal invite residents to programs and encourage involvement.
• Assist residents with getting to and from activities and events.
• Help plan and participate in community outings and special events.
• Assist with communicating outing information to residents and families.
• Help residents build friendships and remain connected with others in the community.

Skills

Enjoys working with older adults

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Customer-service skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (a plus)

Job description

Heritage Senior Living seeks a Life Enrichment / Activities Assistant to craft meaningful, engaging experiences for residents at Heritage at Deer Creek in New Berlin, WI. You will lead group activities, crafts, music, and outings, while offering one-on-one companionship and sensory programming.

A positive attitude and passion for aging adults are essential. Experience is helpful, but genuine enthusiasm and strong communication with residents, families, and staff are prioritized.