Activities/Life Enrichment Assistance

Summit Hill Senior Living•St. Paul, MN

18d

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant supports the Director of Life Enrichment in planning, coordinating, and implementing engaging programs, activities, special events, outings, and celebrations for residents at Summit Hill Senior Living. The role aims to promote resident choice, meaningful relationships, physical wellness, cognitive stimulation, social connection, emotional well-being, and opportunities for spiritual enrichment. The ideal candidate is creative, energetic, compassionate, and dependable, with a genuine interest in building relationships with residents and creating meaningful experiences that enhance their quality of life. The assistant helps prepare and lead activities, adapt programs to residents’ interests and abilities, gather feedback, communicate resident preferences and concerns, and support accurate documentation. The role also requires reliable attendance, proactive communication, collaboration across departments, and respect for resident dignity, privacy, choice, and independence. Duties may be adjusted based on the needs of Summit Hill Senior Living. The description does not create an employment contract other than an at-will employment relationship, consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Creativity and the ability to adapt activities to different interests and ability levels.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Director of Life Enrichment and the broader team.
Dependable attendance, punctuality, preparation, and follow-through.
Professional conduct that respects resident dignity, privacy, choice, and independence.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading musical programs, sing-alongs, music-based activities, or other entertainment.
Experience working with older adults, assisted living residents, or individuals living with memory loss.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Life Enrichment in planning, organizing, and leading daily activities, group programs, special events, celebrations, and community outings.
Develop creative program ideas that reflect residents’ individual interests, preferences, abilities, and life experiences.
Facilitate activities supporting physical movement, cognitive stimulation, social interaction, emotional wellness, and spiritual enrichment.
Encourage resident participation while respecting individual choices, independence, and varying abilities.
Build positive relationships with residents and encourage meaningful connections among residents, families, and team members.
Prepare activity spaces, gather supplies, and ensure programs are organized, welcoming, and ready to begin as scheduled.
Lead activities independently or collaboratively with the Director of Life Enrichment and other team members.
Assist with coordinating holiday celebrations, birthday parties, themed events, entertainment, and community outings.
Adapt programs to residents’ changing needs, interests, and abilities.
Maintain an inviting, organized, and engaging environment that encourages participation and inclusion.
Seek and listen to resident feedback about activities, events, and programming.
Communicate resident preferences, concerns, and suggestions to the Director of Life Enrichment.
Assist in developing and implementing timely improvements based on resident feedback.
Support accurate documentation and completion of assigned program responsibilities in accordance with community expectations.
Demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, preparation, and follow-through on assigned responsibilities.
Communicate schedule changes, program needs, and concerns promptly to the Director of Life Enrichment.
Work collaboratively with team members across departments to support resident engagement and community life.
Maintain professional boundaries and uphold resident dignity, privacy, choice, and respect.
Take initiative, contribute new ideas, and assist where needed to ensure residents have consistent opportunities for meaningful engagement.