Life Enrichment - Life Enrichment Assistant - Full Time, Temporary

Cascadia Senior Living; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Shift differential for night shift

Bonus

Health care

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Chesterley, 1100 N 35th Ave, Yakima, WA, is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support resident activity programs and create a joyful, vibrant community. You will help coordinate, plan, and implement activities with staff, families, and volunteers.

Responsibilities include executing monthly calendars, providing one-to-one programming, decorating for events, and assisting residents to activities. A HS diploma and CPR/First Aid are preferred; a driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• State certified activities training program or direct programming experience with older adults is helpful.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned activity programs from the monthly calendar as instructed by the Activities Director.
• Provide one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
• Assist in decorating for holidays and carry out special events with residents and volunteers.
• Coordinate with the activities director and staff to assist residents to activities and events.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; keep activities storage areas clean and orderly.
• Assist in carrying out activities in the absence of the Activities Director.
• Participate in quarterly events with residents, families, friends and community.
• Engage with community resources to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Encourage family and staff involvement in activity programs and events.
• Attend required meetings and trainings and stay current on assigned tasks.

Skills

Compassion for seniors

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility

Basic computer knowledge

First Aid and CPR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State certified activities training program

Experience with older adults

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Access to private vehicle

Job description

The Chesterley, 1100 N 35th Ave, Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM

POSITION SUMMARY

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps create a joyful and vibrant community by assisting in coordinating, planning and helping with the resident activity programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in carrying out the assigned activity programs as identified in the monthly calendar and as instructed by the Activities Director, including making sure copies of the calendar are posted and available to each resident, his or her families, and friends.
• Provides one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
• Assists in decorating for the holidays with the help of residents and the volunteers and helps carryout special events.
• Coordinates with the activities director and other staff as necessary to assist residents to and from activities and events.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, organizes the activities storage areas in an orderly and clean manner.
• Assists in carrying out activities and events in the absence of the Activities Director.
• Assists with quarterly special events that includes residents, families, friends and the community at large.
• Works with community resources and contacts to enhance the quality of life for residents as instructed by Activities Director.
• Encourages family & staff involvement in activity programs and/or other events.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Having completed a state certified activities training program or having one or moreyears of direct programming experience with older adults is helpful.
• Valid driver’s license, and access to a private vehicle for business use may be required.
• Pass a Criminal Background and fingerprint heck.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• First Aid and CPR
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
• Shift differential for night shift employees
• Bonus
• Shift coverage bonus offered as needed
• Health Care
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Savings and Spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses. HSA account includes employer contribution
• Sick time accrues at 0.025 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90-days
• Paid time off accrual eligibility at 12 months starting at 0.0326 hours PTO accrued for every hour worked
• Floating Holiday: 0.04 hours accrued for every hour worked, up to 56 hours annually to be taken on the days most important to you, eligible upon hire
• Time worked on the following holidays is paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly pay: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
• Up to 3 days Bereavement Leave
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi-annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education

The Chesterley, 1100 N 35th Ave, Yakima, Washington, United States of America