# Life Enrichment (Activities) Assistant - Memory Care

**Company:** [Ovation](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ewLJ2qmmmXhbGa8h48mzG1.md)
**Location:** Washington, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Ovation Heartwood

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## Description

**Life Enrichment (Activities) Assistant - Memory Care - Washington, UT**

-   Schedule: Full-time with weekend availability Needed
-   Pay:   $18/hour

Location: Ovation Sienna Hills | 1525 East Ovation Place, Washington, UT 84780

**Apply at** [**www.TeamAvamere.com**](https://teamavamere.com/)

**Job Summary**

The Lifestyle Staff is responsible for assisting the Lifestyle Director in planning, organizing, and implementing life enrichment, events and activities for residents, aiming to enhance their well-being and engagement as required for an independent living, assisted living and/or memory care community.

**Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities**

Activity Planning & Implementation:

-   Assist in developing and implementing a diverse range of activities, including games, exercise programs, arts and crafts, music sessions, and social events.
-   Create activity schedules and calendars, ensuring a variety of options to cater to different interests and abilities.
-   Prepare activity areas, gather necessary supplies, and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.

Resident Engagement:

-   Lead group activities and engage residents in one-on-one interactions.
-   Encourage participation in activities and provide support to residents who may need assistance.
-   Observe residents' responses to activities and report any changes in their needs or behavior to the appropriate personnel.

Documentation & Communication:

-   Maintain records of resident participation in activities, including attendance and feedback.
-   Communicate with other staff members, volunteers, and families to coordinate activities and ensure resident needs are met.

Other Duties:

-   Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
-   Assist with setup and cleanup of activity areas.
-   Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
-   Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
-   Performs all other duties as assigned.

## Requirements

**Requirements and Qualifications**

-   Prefer experience in long-term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.
-   Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
-   Must hold an active and unencumbered Driver’s License.
-   Experience with volunteer work and or activities work with the geriatric population.
-   Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-   Creative, flexible, patient and empathy working with the geriatric population.
-   Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident’s best interest.
-   Excellent verbal communication skills
-   Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.

## Benefits

**At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.**  

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire  

-    Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision

-   Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
-   Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
-   Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
-   401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
-   Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
-   Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
-   Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
-   Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
-   Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
-   Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)

 Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify