# Life Enrichment Assistant - Avamere Mountain Ridge

**Company:** [Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/jNp9oBLwcK3ZX42J5iNBNC.md)
**Location:** South Ogden, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Part-time
**Department:** Avamere at Mountain Ridge

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## Description

**Life Enrichment Assistant**

-   Status: Part-time

Location: [](https://teamavamere.com/)Mountain Ridge1885 East Skyline Drive; South Ogden, UT 84403

**Job Summary**

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for assisting the Life Enrichment 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

**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.**

-   Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.
-   401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
-   Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
-   Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
-   Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
-   Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

**Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.**