Activity Assistant / Life Enrichment Assistant

Come join the ONELIFE Senior Living team! We are looking for compassionate and dedicated team members with a common purpose of making a difference in the lives of seniors. 

The Laurel at Vernon Hills Memory Care, located in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Life Enrichment Assistant to help serve our wonderful residents and conduct our life enrichment program.

We offer competitive wages with opportunities to grow! Training is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities of the Life Enrichment Assistant

• Assist the Life Enrichment Director in coordinating and conducting resident activities.
• Provide residents with activity programming in a manner to enhance their lives and promote our person-centered care philosophy.
• Ensure that each resident’s needs, limitations, and preferences are evaluated and provide residents with corresponding activity programming in a manner that supports our holistic approach to wellness.
• Assist in creating the monthly activity calendar and newsletter as needed.
• May be required to drive the community van for outings.
• Ensure residents are provided with privacy, respect, and dignity.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Completes state required training upon hire and annually.

Required Experience

• Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills for word processing.
• A minimum of one (1) year Senior Living experience preferred Memory Care.
• Current and valid state driver’s license.
• Driving record must be in good standing, free of any moving violations and acceptable to the insurance carrier.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language

Job Type

• Full Time 

Benefits

• A benefit package is offered to full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance plans are available including pet insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate Program
• Employee Discount Program

The Laurel at Vernon Hills Memory Care is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and a comprehensive reference check.