Life Enrichment Leader (Activities Assistant) PRN-Weekends

Cascades Verdae; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgecrest in Mount Airy, NC is seeking a Life Enrichment Leader to engage residents in Weller Life opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions. You will plan and facilitate spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming consistent with SLC standards and focused on residents’ unique needs and interests.

You will build partnerships with local organizations, create communications to promote programs, monitor participation, and share best practices with

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• CPR and AED certification must be attained within 60 days of employment.
• Four year college or university degree in Recreation Therapy or similar field desired.

Responsibilities

• Engages residents in Weller Life opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions.
• Plans and facilitates spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming aligned with SLC standards.
• Continuously gauges residents' interests and updates a diverse program menu.
• Fosters partnerships with local organizations and volunteers to enrich residents' experiences.
• Creates and publishes communications to promote programs and share Weller Life examples.
• Monitors participation and adjusts calendars to maximize engagement.

Skills

Technical Skills

Communication

Initiative

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Ethics

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and AED certification

Recreation Therapy degree preferred

Job description

Job Category: Healthcare/General

Requisition Number: LIFEE003575

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Ridgecrest | RC - Ridgecrest
1000 Ridge Crest Ln
Mount Airy, NC 27030, USA

Description

At Ridgecrest, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work ?and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Ridgecrest?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re Looking for a Life Enrichment Leader:

As the Life Enrichment Leader, you will be responsible for engaging residents in Weller Life opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Engages residents in Weller Life opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions.
• Plans and facilitates spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming for residents that is consistent with SLC standards and focused on residents’ unique needs and interests.
• Continuously gauges resident’s interests, hobbies, preferences, curiosities and needs; creates and continuously updates a diverse and stimulating menu of programming activities and events accordingly.
• Seeks out and fosters partnerships with local organizations, non-profit groups, educational institutions, and others to identify opportunities for residents to share their talents through volunteerism and to bring outside talents into the community.
• Creates and publishes a variety of professional written communications to promote programs, educate residents and families, and share examples of Weller Life in the community.
• Monitors resident participation in programs to evaluate their appeal and increase participation; adjusts calendar or events accordingly.
• Stays abreast of active aging and generational trends in order to continuously enhance Weller Life initiatives; shares relevant information with peers and community staff to increase awareness and support professional development.
• Shares successful activity blueprints with team residents and participates in best practices calls.
• Partners with team, residents and home office staff to deliver engaging and informative orientation and in-service training programs.
• May participate in award winning WAVES pool program.
• May run family support groups.
• Participates and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Enters assessments into company software as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.

Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of her work and to provide her supervisor with actionable, accurate data. Demonstrates ability to use computer and Microsoft Office along with other company software.

Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and her team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to their supervisor on an ongoing basis.

Flexibility – The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.

Professionalism – Ensures product is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically with integrity; upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles:

o People First, Always

o We Exist to Serve our Residents

o We Have a Responsibility to be Full

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May be required to stand, walk, reach, water walk.
• An individual in this position is often required to read, write, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and/or hear.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 25 lbs.
• Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the associate can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.
• May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Also may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.

TRAVEL: Local and out of state travel, including overnight stays, may be required from time to time to attend conferences, training, meetings, and professional development programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduation or GED required.
• CPR and AED certification required (must be attained in first 60 days of Employment).
• Four year college or university degree in Recreation Therapy or similar field desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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