Life Enrichment Assistant (Memory Care) | Activities Assistant (Memory Care) | Part Time

Heritage Senior Living•West Allis, 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 ideal candidate has a passion for memory care and understands how meaningful engagement can improve quality of life.

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.
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.