Life Enrichment Assistant | Activities Assistant | Lifestyle Assistant

Heritage Senior Living•Eau Claire, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Senior Living is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic Life Enrichment Assistant to create meaningful and engaging experiences for residents. Working closely with the Life Enrichment Director, the assistant helps plan and lead recreational, social, physical, educational, and entertainment programs suited to residents’ interests and abilities. The role includes leading group activities, offering one-on-one companionship, encouraging resident participation, supporting outings and events, and helping residents feel welcomed, valued, and connected. The assistant collaborates with caregivers, CNAs, nursing, and other departments; supports volunteers and students; and maintains welcoming activity spaces and program supplies. The role also includes recording participation in the Point of Care system, completing requested activity documentation, reporting resident changes and safety concerns, protecting privacy, following policies and regulations, and completing required training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, and visitors.
Ability to meet applicable pre-employment, training, and regulatory requirements.
Compassion, dependability, creativity, and patience when engaging residents individually and in groups.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication, customer-service, organization, and follow-through skills.
Ability to adapt activities to different interests and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous activities, recreation, senior living, healthcare, hospitality, childcare, or customer-service experience is preferred but not required.
CNA certification is a plus but not required.
Enjoyment of games, crafts, music, events, outings, or other recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Lead and assist with group activities, games, crafts, music, exercise, entertainment, celebrations, and other resident programs.
Encourage participation while respecting residents’ individual interests, preferences, and abilities.
Spend one-on-one time with residents through individual activities, conversation, and companionship.
Provide sensory activities and adapt programs so residents with varying abilities can participate comfortably.
Invite residents to programs and assist them in getting to and from activities and events.
Help plan and participate in community outings and special events, and communicate outing information to residents and families.
Help residents build friendships and stay connected within the community.
Learn about residents’ interests, preferences, hobbies, and life experiences, and help create an inclusive environment.
Collaborate with caregivers, CNAs, nursing, and other departments to support resident participation.
Assist volunteers and students participating in community programs.
Keep activity spaces clean, organized, and welcoming, and help ensure supplies and equipment are available.
Maintain accurate records of resident activity participation in the Point of Care system and complete activity-related documentation as requested.
Monitor resident needs and promptly report significant changes or concerns to the appropriate nursing team member.
Identify and report potential safety concerns or hazardous conditions.
Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality and follow company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Participate in required training, in-services, and continuing education.