Life Enrichment Assistant

Do you enjoy creating engaging experiences that bring people together? Western States Lodging and Management is looking for a Life Enrichment Assistant who is creative, compassionate, and ready to take a more active role in developing meaningful activities and experiences for our residents.

In this role, you’ll build on your experience by taking greater ownership of activity planning and execution, leading select programs independently, and working closely with residents and the care team to ensure activities reflect individual interests, abilities, and preferences.

• Competitive Pay - $15-16 hourly.
  • The starting rate is based on experience and qualifications. This position participates in our compensation program, which provides opportunities for future pay growth based on performance and career development.
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
• Hotel discounts at select Western States Lodging & Management properties

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans plus Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Optional supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and other coverage options.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) and Vacation benefits

• Take an active role in planning, organizing, and executing recreational, social, cultural, and religious activities.
• Lead selected activities independently, such as exercise classes, music sessions, games, crafts, and other group programs.
• Assist the Recreation Director with creating and maintaining monthly activity calendars.
• Engage with residents to learn about their interests, preferences, abilities, and desired activities.
• Help develop activities that encourage social connection, physical engagement, creativity, and personal fulfillment.
• Collaborate with care team members and other associates to integrate meaningful activities into residents’ care plans.
• Assist with preparing activity spaces, organizing supplies and equipment, and ensuring programs are ready for residents.
• Provide encouragement and support to residents during activities while promoting safety, dignity, and inclusion.
• Assist with resident outings and transportation when needed, including occasional driving.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.

• 1–3 years of experience in life enrichment, recreation, activities, senior living, hospitality, customer service, or a related field.
• Current CPR certification if required by the state.
• Experience leading or assisting with group activities and programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging activities.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine desire to work with seniors and/or individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to understand and respond to individual resident interests and preferences.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, sit, and reach.

Residents know you by name, look forward to participating in the activities you lead, and feel that their interests and preferences are genuinely heard. You confidently take ownership of assigned programs, contribute ideas to the activity calendar, and create experiences that encourage residents to connect, participate, and enjoy themselves. You work seamlessly with the care team to incorporate meaningful activities into residents’ daily lives and consistently bring creativity, patience, and compassion to the community.

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