Life Enrichment Assistant (Part-Time)

Vista Senior Living Management is a dedicated branch tailored specifically for senior communities. Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures unparalleled personalized care and 24-hour assistance for our residents, assuring a consistent and exceptional experience. Our unwavering mission is to provide an outstanding care experience rooted in genuine compassion and humble dedication to our seniors' well-being.

Eden Vista Apple Valley, part of Vista Senior Living Management, is seeking a compassionate and energetic Life Enrichment Assistant to help enrich the lives of our residents through engaging and meaningful activities.

Position: Life Enrichment Assistant

Hours: 16 hours per week (2 days per week, 8-hour shifts)

Schedule:

The schedule is flexible; however, we are looking for someone who can consistently work the same two days each week, with non-consecutive shifts preferred.

• Monday Wednesday
• Tuesday Thursday
• Wednesday Friday

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for organizing, facilitating, and participating in person-centered activity programming that promotes social engagement, independence, and overall well-being. This includes one-on-one visits, small group activities, and larger community events while documenting resident participation and outcomes as appropriate.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing engaging activities that meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs of residents.
• Create opportunities that promote joy, independence, wellness, and meaningful engagement.
• Encourage resident participation through creative and motivating programming.
• Lead and assist with group activities, games, crafts, music, exercise, and special events.
• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who benefit from individualized activities.
• Help maintain activity calendars, supplies, and activity areas.
• Document resident participation and responses as required.
• Ensure activity spaces remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to provide exceptional resident experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors.
• Experience preparing and leading activities in a group setting.
• Experience supporting residents with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory care needs.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about enriching the lives of older adults.
• Friendly, compassionate, and patient.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Creative, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Able to adapt to changing situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Musical talents, arts crafts experience, or other creative skills are a plus.

If you're passionate about creating meaningful moments and making a positive impact in the lives of seniors, we'd love to hear from you! Join our team at Eden Vista Apple Valley and help make every day meaningful for our residents.