Life Enrichment Assistant | Activities Assistant | Lifestyle Assistant

Heritage Senior Living•West Allis, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Senior Living is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to help create engaging, meaningful experiences for residents at Heritage West Allis Senior Living. Working closely with the Life Enrichment Director, this role helps plan and lead recreational, social, physical, educational, and entertainment programs based on residents’ interests and abilities. Activities may include games, crafts, music, exercise, celebrations, outings, and one-on-one conversation or companionship. The assistant encourages resident participation while respecting individual preferences and abilities, adapts programs to support inclusion, and helps residents stay connected with one another and the community. The role also supports a welcoming and safe environment by collaborating with coworkers, maintaining activity spaces and supplies, documenting participation, reporting concerns, and following organizational policies and applicable requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, and visitors.
Ability to meet applicable pre-employment, training, and regulatory requirements.
Compassionate, dependable, creative, and patient, with comfort engaging residents individually and in groups.
Ability to work independently and as a team member, stay organized, and follow through on responsibilities.
Strong communication and customer-service skills.
Ability to adapt activities for different interests and abilities and encourage participation without pressuring residents.

Nice To Haves

Previous activities, recreation, senior living, healthcare, hospitality, childcare, or customer-service experience is preferred but not required.
CNA certification is a plus but not required.
Enjoyment of games, crafts, music, events, outings, or other recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Lead and assist with group activities, games, crafts, music, exercise, entertainment, celebrations, and other resident programs.
Encourage residents to participate while respecting their individual interests, preferences, and abilities.
Spend one-on-one time with residents who prefer individual activities or companionship.
Provide sensory activities and other programming appropriate to resident needs, adapting activities for residents with varying abilities.
Personally invite residents to programs and assist them with getting to and from activities and events.
Help plan and participate in community outings and special events, and communicate outing information to residents and families.
Help residents build friendships and stay connected throughout the community.
Learn about residents’ interests, preferences, hobbies, and life experiences, and help create an environment where they feel welcomed, valued, and included.
Collaborate with caregivers, CNAs, nursing, and other departments to support resident participation.
Assist volunteers and students participating in community programs.
Maintain clean, organized, welcoming activity spaces and help ensure supplies and equipment are available for scheduled programs.
Maintain accurate records of resident activity participation in the Point of Care (POC) system and complete activity-related documentation as requested.
Stay attentive to resident needs and promptly report significant changes or concerns to the appropriate nursing team member.
Identify and report potential safety concerns or hazardous conditions.
Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality and follow Heritage Senior Living policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Participate in required training, in-services, and continuing education.