Life Enrichment (Activities) Assistant

The Harbor and the Haven at Peace Village • Young America, MN

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About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps plan and implement activities that support residents’ physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive well-being at The Harbor & The Haven, a community with 61 assisted living and 12 memory care apartments in Norwood Young America, Minnesota. The position is part-time, approximately 48–56 hours per bi-weekly pay period. The anticipated schedule is 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; every other Tuesday; and every other Saturday or Sunday.

The assistant plans and leads activities suited to residents’ interests and abilities, encourages engagement and community, and supports the Life Enrichment Director with activity programming, calendars, and group outings. The role also recruits and supervises volunteers, respects residents’ individuality and preferences, follows facility policies and applicable safety standards and regulations, reports complaints or incidents, and performs administrative tasks and other assigned duties.

The employer seeks a personable, respectful, positive, organized, adaptable team player with basic computer knowledge, punctuality, communication and time-management skills, and the ability to take direction, give feedback, solve problems, and adjust activities as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience working with older adults is preferred, as is one to two years in a senior living community or recreational setting. Additional education in recreation therapy or a related field is a plus. A criminal background check is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must comply with a criminal background check.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Punctuality, strong communication and time-management skills, and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to take direction, give feedback, problem-solve, and shift direction when an activity is not working.
• Personable, friendly, respectful, positive, creative, organized, adaptable, flexible, and a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with elderly care.
• One to two years of experience working with elderly people in a senior living community or recreational setting.
• Additional education in recreation therapy or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead games, crafts, fitness classes, educational workshops, and social events tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
• Foster social interaction, companionship, resident engagement, and a sense of community.
• Assist the Life Enrichment Director in developing and implementing activity programs, creating calendars, and coordinating group outings.
• Recruit, direct, and supervise volunteers supporting life enrichment programs.
• Incorporate residents’ personal preferences and life stories into activities to preserve dignity and individuality.
• Comply with facility policies, safety standards, and state and federal regulations, and report complaints or incidents.
• Perform administrative tasks, participate in team meetings, and carry out other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED