Life Enrichment Assistant

Caretta Senior Living - Maplewood, MN

Part-Time | 24 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $18/hour

Caretta Maplewood is a brand-new lease-up community looking for a vibrant, energetic Life Enrichment Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to help build culture, create meaningful experiences, and make a daily impact in the lives of our residents from day one.

The Life Enrichment Assistant supports the Life Enrichment Director in planning and leading engaging activity programs designed to meet residents' social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

• Assist with planning, promoting, and facilitating life enrichment programs and events

• Assess residents' recreational and social needs

• Support development of the monthly Activity Calendar

• Lead one-on-one, small group, and large group activities

• Research and recommend entertainers, educational speakers, and community partners

• Assist with coordinating transportation for outings and accompany residents on field trips as assigned

• Work cooperatively with volunteers and help direct assignments related to programming

• Maintain the community bus interior and exterior; report maintenance needs promptly

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 1 year of activities experience in independent living, assisted living, adult day services, or long-term care preferred

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record to drive 14 passenger bus for outings required

• Basic computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging programs

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to lead individuals and groups with confidence and compassion

• Strong work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality

Must be able to frequently:

• Stand or sit for extended periods during activities

• Bend, squat, push, pull, or lift 10-25 pounds

• Use hands and arms for grasping and handling activity supplies

• Walk, stoop, lift, and carry items as needed

• Communicate clearly and effectively with residents and team members

• See and hear sufficiently to follow instructions and engage in group settings

• Primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment

• Occasional outdoor work during outings and events in varying seasonal conditions

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of seniors while helping launch a brand-new community? Come grow with us at Caretta Maplewood.