Life Enrichment Assistant | Activities Coordinator

Heritage Senior Living • Eau Claire, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Senior Living is seeking a compassionate, patient, and energetic Life Enrichment Assistant with experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This role is dedicated to creating purposeful, person-centered experiences that promote comfort, engagement, dignity, and joy for their Memory Care residents. The position involves developing and leading engaging daily programs specifically designed to meet the unique cognitive, emotional, physical, and social needs of residents living with memory loss.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings and meet applicable state and federal training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a Memory Care, dementia care, assisted living, skilled nursing, or healthcare setting.
• Understands the unique needs, behaviors, and communication techniques associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and compassion in every interaction.
• Can remain calm, flexible, and positive while supporting residents with varying cognitive abilities.
• Is creative in adapting activities to meet individual resident needs and interests.
• Builds trusting relationships with residents and families.
• Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Has outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Previous Memory Care or dementia care experience is strongly preferred and highly valued.
• Experience leading activities for older adults preferred.
• CNA certification is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of person-centered dementia care practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with person-centered activities designed specifically for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
• Utilize dementia-specific programming techniques that promote engagement, reduce anxiety, and encourage positive interactions.
• Build meaningful one-on-one relationships with residents through individualized visits and purposeful engagement.
• Adapt activities to accommodate each resident's cognitive and physical abilities while celebrating their remaining strengths.
• Provide sensory stimulation, music, reminiscence, life skills, exercise, and therapeutic activities that support overall well-being.
• Encourage participation using redirection, validation, encouragement, and other dementia care best practices.
• Assist residents to and from activities while maintaining a calm, reassuring, and supportive approach.
• Monitor residents for changes in mood, behavior, or condition and communicate concerns promptly with nursing staff.
• Assist with community outings and special events while ensuring resident safety and comfort.
• Document resident participation and responses to activities in Point of Care (POC).
• Maintain activity supplies and create inviting, dementia-friendly activity spaces.
• Collaborate closely with caregivers, nursing staff, volunteers, and families to provide meaningful, individualized programming.

What This Job Offers

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