Saratoga Retirement Community - Life Enrichment Assistant

Transforming Age • Saratoga, CA

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About The Position

Saratoga Retirement Community is seeking a full-time Life Enrichment Assistant for its 94-bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Saratoga, California. The position pays $22–$26 per hour, depending on experience. The assistant supports Life Enrichment and Resident Activities programs by helping plan, coordinate, and implement enjoyable, enriching activities that stimulate and support residents’ social, physical, and emotional needs. The role works closely with the Life Enrichment Director, Coordinators, volunteers, and other staff, and requires kind, professional, and compassionate interaction with residents, families, coworkers, managers, and personnel from other departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, and work successfully in a multicultural environment.
• Current First Aid training and certifications required under Title 22.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Additional pre-employment screenings, including a drug screen, physical examination, and TB test, may be required under applicable state and local guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Background or experience in art therapy or recreational therapy is strongly preferred.
• Education or experience in gerontology or working with older adults is strongly preferred.
• One or more years of experience in a long-term care setting, home care, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency is preferred but not required.
• Calendar and AI software experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement daily activities that meet residents’ recreational needs and provide meaningful stimulation.
• Work with the Life Enrichment Director, Coordinators, volunteers, and other staff to deliver programming supporting residents’ social, physical, and emotional well-being.
• Interact with residents, families, coworkers, managers, and other departmental personnel in a kind, professional, and compassionate manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED