Saratoga Retirement Community - Life Enrichment Assistant

Transforming Age

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Saratoga, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Life Enrichment Assistant plans and implements daily recreational activities to support the social, physical, and emotional needs of residents. They work collaboratively with the Life Enrichment Director and staff to ensure a vibrant and stimulating environment for the community.

Qualifications

We're seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to help with recreational activities for residents, supporting their social, physical, and emotional well-being. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and prior experience in gerontology or long-term care is strongly desired. Good communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment are also important.

Job Description

Location:

Saratoga Retirement Community 14500 Fruitvale Ave Building 3000 Saratoga CA 95070

Join Our Upscale Retirement Community in Saratoga!

Become a valued part of our vibrant, 5-star, 94-bed Skilled Nursing Facility at Saratoga Retirement Community. We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate team members to join our supportive and dynamic community!

At Saratoga Retirement Community, we prioritize the well-being of both our residents and staff. We foster a culture of compassion, professional growth, and mutual respect—because when you thrive, so do those in your care!

Our Life Enrichment Assistant provides an integral role in our Life Enrichment and Resident Activities programs, helping with a variety of enjoyable, enriching, and collaborative programming to stimulate and support the social, physical, and emotional needs of our residents.

Our Life Enrichment Assistant:

  • Plans and coordinates, and implements a varied daily program of activities designed to meet recreational needs of residents and to increase stimulation in their environment.
  • Works closely with Life Enrichment Director, Coordinators, Volunteers and staff in providing programming to stimulate and support the social, physical and emotional functioning of the residents.
  • Interacts with residents, families, coworkers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, professional and compassionate manner.

What you need to succeed:

  • High school diploma or equivalent. Prior education/experience with gerontology or working with older adults strongly desired.
  • One or more years of experience working in long term care setting, home care or a related field strongly desired.
  • Ability to communicate (verbal/written) effectively in the English language, and successfully work in a multi-cultural environment. Bilingual proficiency is preferred, but not required.
  • Current First Aid Training and Certifications per Title 22.
  • Completion of a background check. Additional pre-screenings including a drug screen, physical, and TB test may be required per state/local guidelines.

Transforming Age

A high-rise in the heart of downtown Seattle, Skyline is a Continuing Care Retirement Community in a contemporary, sophisticated, upscale environment. Skyline offers spacious condominium-style apartments and spectacular views with many amenities, including an indoor pool, fitness center, 24th-floor club room, and an elegant dining room. Residents discover the possibilities of enriching urban living within an active and vibrant community. Skyline is a Transforming Age community.
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