Life Enrichment Assistant - Assisted Living

Great Lakes Mgmt Co•Bloomington, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant assists the Life Enrichment Director in planning and leading activity programs designed to meet residents’ social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs. The position supports activity planning and promotion, assesses residents’ recreational and social needs, contributes to the monthly activity calendar, and leads programs for individuals and groups of varying sizes. It also supports transportation and outings, including driving and maintaining the company bus, and works cooperatively with volunteers. The role is based primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment, with outdoor work in seasonal weather during field trips. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., every other weekend, and occasional evenings as needed. Schedule and hours may vary. Physical tasks include standing or sitting for extended periods, bending and squatting, moving objects weighing 10–25 pounds, walking and carrying objects, and communicating and using sight and hearing to perform job duties.

Requirements

At least one year of activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services, or a long-term care facility serving seniors.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Currently possess a Class C license or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
Ability to use basic Windows and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one-on-one, small-group, and large-group activities.
Ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in residents’ best interests.
Strong organizational skills.
Good work ethic.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to read, write, spell, perform basic math, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, promoting, facilitating, and leading events and programs.
Assess residents’ recreational and social needs.
Support development of the monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
Lead small-group, large-group, and one-on-one activity programs with seniors.
Research and recommend entertainment, educational speakers, church representatives, and similar program resources to the Director.
Support coordination of transportation for outside events and programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Drive the company bus on outings as assigned.
Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support resident programming.
Maintain the interior and exterior of the bus.
Report maintenance needs in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.