Wellness and Life Enrichment Assistant
About The Position
The Life Enrichment & Wellness Assistant enhances patients’ quality of life by planning, preparing, and leading therapeutic, wellness, and restorative activities. The position supports patients across cognitive and physical levels, emphasizing dementia care, sensory-based programming, mobility and exercise activities, and meaningful engagement. It may also include assisted dining support. The assistant leads group and individual activities that promote physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being; adapts activities to patient abilities and care needs; provides one-to-one engagement when patients cannot join group activities; and observes and documents patient responses. The role also supports dignity, independence, and socialization during meals. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Pay is $17–$20 per hour, based on prior experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience or comfort working with elderly patients, including dementia care.
- Creative, energetic, organized, and flexible.
- Ability to lead groups and adapt activities as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 60–70 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand or walk 2–5 hours per day and move freely throughout the center.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and lead group and individual Life Enrichment activities that support physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
- Lead exercise, mobility, movement, and restorative-style activities appropriate to patients’ abilities.
- Adapt activities for patients with dementia, cognitive impairment, and hospice-level care using sensory-based approaches.
- Provide individualized one-to-one engagement for patients unable to participate in group activities.
- Work with patients experiencing dementia and cognitive decline, using calming and purposeful sensory activities.
- Observe and document patient responses and adjust interventions as needed.
- Assist with dining and mealtime engagement.
- Promote dignity, independence, and socialization during meals.
Benefits
- Earned Time Off
- Holiday Incentive Pay
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with generous company contributions
- Competitive pay
- Uniforms
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Advancement opportunities
- Low patient ratio
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
