About this role
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!
Saratoga Retirement Community
Pay: $22–$26 per hour / DOE
Position: Full-Time
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, coordinates, and implements a variety of daily activities designed to meet residents’ recreational needs and provide meaningful stimulation in their environment.
- Works closely with the Life Enrichment Director, Coordinators, volunteers, and other staff to provide programming that supports and stimulates residents’ social, physical, and emotional well-being.
- Interacts with residents, families, coworkers, managers, and other departmental personnel in a kind, professional, and compassionate manner.
What You Need to Succeed
- A background or experience in art therapy or recreational therapy is strongly preferred.
- Must have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Education or experience in gerontology or working with older adults is strongly preferred.
- One or more years of experience in a long-term care setting, home care, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and work successfully in a multicultural environment. Bilingual proficiency is preferred but not required.
- Current First Aid training and certifications as required under Title 22.
- Successful completion of a background check. Additional pre-employment screenings, including a drug screen, physical examination, and TB test, may be required in accordance with applicable state and local guidelines.