Saratoga Retirement Community - Life Enrichment Assistant

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 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:
Background and experience in art therapy or recreation therapy is strongly preferred.
Must have computer skills, including MS Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
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.