Life Enrichment Assistant | Senior Living
Begin a rewarding and purpose-filled career—join Elm Crest Senior Living Community as an Life Enrichment Assistant, where your creativity, compassion, and energy will truly make a difference in the lives of our residents. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to build relationships, create joy, and connect our residents to the world around them.
Why Join Us?
- People First: Build meaningful relationships with residents and team members while becoming a trusted part of their daily lives.
- Competitive Pay: $15.50/hr + credit for experience + holiday pay available
- Schedule: Full-time position, including some weekends and holidays
- Supportive Team: Work in a community where your ideas, enthusiasm, and care are deeply valued
- Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours
What You’ll Do
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and leading a variety of recreational, social, and wellness programs that enrich residents’ daily lives
- Support the Life Enrichment Director in creating a positive, vibrant, and connected atmosphere
- Bring purposeful engagement to residents across all care levels
- Foster emotional, social, and physical well-being through daily activities, themed events, creative projects, and one-on-one interactions
- Play a key role in community engagement by exploring Harlan’s cultural events, parks, landmarks, and local history—and introducing residents to these experiences in meaningful, accessible ways
- Help bring the spirit of Harlan into Elm Crest through outings, educational programs, community partnerships, and immersive activities that celebrate the area’s roots
What You Will Need
- Experience preferred but not required—we welcome individuals with heart, creativity, and a desire to serve
- Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English
- Valid driver’s license for operating Elm Crest transportation vehicles
Benefits Available to You
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 403(b) with discretionary employer match
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
At Elm Crest, your work helps residents stay curious, connected, and engaged—with each other, with you, and with the community they call home. If you’re ready to inspire joy and create meaningful experiences every day, we’d love to meet you.
To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.
Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.