Life Enrichment Pathway Assistant

Kisco Senior Living • Walnut Creek, CA

9d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Pathway Assistant helps keep the Pathways program running when the Host is absent and supports the Host during busy periods. The Assistant leads the group on assigned days, following the Host’s weekly plan, and helps ensure participants experience a consistent, welcoming routine. The role supports groups of up to 10 people and may grow to full time as Pathways grows beyond 10 participants.

The position is part time at The Kensington, scheduled for 24 hours per week and requiring work on one weekend day. The Assistant leads daily activities, prepares and restores rooms, escorts participants, and hosts the Pathways Table at lunch. The role also supports activities and outings, shares observations about participants with the Host, documents daily notes, and promptly reports changes or concerns to Care Services. The Assistant is a mandated reporter and must report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with Kisco policy and California law.

The Assistant uses dementia care skills to redirect participants gently and maintain a calm atmosphere, assists families who visit, and participates in daily lineups and Pathways team meetings. Kisco provides dementia care and Pathways-related training, including hands-on training at The Kensington before the program opens. The role involves standing and walking for most of the shift, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing wheelchairs, bending, kneeling, reaching, and helping participants stand or remain steady using safe trained methods.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with older adults, such as in activities, caregiving, adult day services, or volunteering.
• Comfort leading a small group independently.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Written English sufficient to prepare short daily notes.
• Basic computer skills for email and online training.
• Weekend availability; the schedule requires working one weekend day.
• Must clear a California Department of Justice and FBI background check (Live Scan) and pass a health screening with a TB test before starting.
• Must meet pre-employment requirements, which may include drug screening, a job-related physical examination, TB screening, background check, and vaccinations or immunizations required by applicable state or local regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with people living with memory loss.
• Background as an activity assistant, caregiver, or recreation therapy student.
• CPR and First Aid.
• A second language.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group when the Host is off, guiding the Daily Path for up to 10 people according to the Host’s weekly plan.
• Prepare rooms before participants arrive and restore them afterward.
• Walk participants to and from their apartments and between rooms, keeping track of each participant’s whereabouts.
• Host the Pathways Table at lunch by assisting with menus, conversation, and ensuring participants eat.
• Help lead busy parts of the day, including Move, Kitchen Studio, and outings.
• Set up supplies, decorations, and materials for themes and events.
• Share observations about participants with the Host so their profiles can be updated.
• Notice changes in participants’ mood, eating, walking, or memory and notify Care Services during the same shift, immediately if urgent.
• Write a daily note for each participant on assigned days.
• Pass important information to the Host before the shift ends.
• Report any signs of abuse or neglect immediately, following Kisco policy and California law.
• Use trained dementia care skills to redirect participants gently and help maintain a calm atmosphere.
• Assist families who visit and pass their questions to the Host.
• Attend Daily Line Up on scheduled days and Pathways team meetings.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits, including vision and dental, for full-time associates only.
• Matching 401k.
• Paid time off.
• Rewards and bonus opportunities.
• Continuous training and growth opportunities.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED