The Life Enrichment Assistant supports the planning and facilitation of the WellPath Program to promote resident engagement and wellbeing. This role involves documenting resident participation and collaborating with staff to ensure high-quality, person-centered activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D. Previous experience working with the elderly in a recreational setting is preferred.
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Job description
Make a Real Difference, Every Single Day As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer — with trusted guidance at every stage.
We believe aging should be a vibrant, supported, and celebrated journey, not an experience to face alone.
For over 55 years, Eskaton has been a cornerstone of Northern California, growing a network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them.
When you join us, you're not just starting a job.
You're stepping into a career where your work creates a real impact on people's daily lives and strengthening the communities we call home.
We Invest in You (Because You Invest in Others) We know that to take great care of our residents, we must take great care of you. We are genuinely committed to your health, your happiness, and your future. That’s why we offer:
Financial Security: Competitive pay and a 401K matching program to help you plan for your own future.
Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits that support your physical and mental health.
A Place Where You Belong: We celebrate diversity and equity across the entire aging spectrum, ensuring every team member feels seen and valued.
Our DNA (Core Values) We’re looking for people who align with our mission and want to grow with us:
Welcoming: You’re a natural at creating warmth and a sense of belonging for everyone you meet.
Bring (Y)our Best: You take pride in your work and strive for excellence in the "little things" and the "big things" alike.
Empowerment: You don't wait for permission to do the right thing. You step up, take ownership, and lead with initiative.
Growth: You’re a lifelong learner who seeks consistent improvement and sustainable growth.
Position Summary
The Life Enrichment Assistant brings Eskaton’s WellPath Program to life by supporting residents in living with purpose, joy, and connection each day. This role helps plan and lead programs that nurture the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—through creativity, movement, learning, reflection, and community engagement.
Essential Job Functions
Assists the Life Enrichment Director in planning, organizing, and facilitating programs of the WellPath Program.
Supports the creation of programs that reflect resident preferences, strengths, and life stories, adapting activities to meet varying abilities and ensuring all residents can participate with dignity and success.
Contributes to resident plans of care by documenting individual interests, participation, and engagement patterns to support personalized, person-directed programming.
Accurately documents resident attendance and engagement in daily programs, ensuring records inform future planning and uphold Eskaton’s standards for quality and continuity of care.
Sets up, operates, and maintains program equipment and technology to enhance engagement and ensure smooth, safe operation of activities and events.
Collaborates with volunteers, family members, and fellow team members to ensure Life Enrichment programs run smoothly and reflect Eskaton’s Welcoming and Empowerment values through inclusion and teamwork.
Other Job Functions
Models and embodies
Eskaton’s core values, including:
Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all.
Fostering excellence in everything we do
Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth
Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative
Fully complies with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.
Follows required dress code and Eskaton’s Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image to the public and residents.
Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear.
Starting pay ranges from $ 19.40 - $ 24.44 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.
This position will be primarily scheduled for shifts on Sundays, Mondays, and Fridays, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Qualifications
Education
• High school graduation or equivalent G.E.D.
Training and Experience
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a recreational setting preferred.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of Title XXII and OBRA preferred.
Understands the aspects of leading an activity.
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements
Requirements
are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Notify the People & Culture team to request any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.
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Light Work
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.
Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
