Life Enrichment Assistant - Full-Time

Bell Flower at Whispering Ridge
17555 Emmet St, Omaha, NE
Full Time

Life Enrichment Assistant

The Bellflower at Whispering Ridge | Omaha, NE | Full-Time

Turn Ordinary Days Into Something to Celebrate!

If you're creative, outgoing, and love planning fun activities that bring people together, we want to talk to you! At The Bellflower at Whispering Ridge, an Agemark Senior Living community, we're looking for an enthusiastic Life Enrichment Assistant to work alongside our Life Enrichment Director planning games, art projects, birthday celebrations, live music, and community outings that bring joy and connection to residents' lives. With over 35 years of experience in senior living, Agemark Senior Living is proud to be recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces for Aging Services and certified as a Great Place to Work.

What You'll Do

Create Fun Experiences: Help plan monthly activity calendars, organize daily schedules, and lead games, crafts, music, and interactive programs.
Inspire Participation: Encourage residents to join activities, share memories, explore interests, and enjoy meaningful one-on-one connections.
Include Everyone: Adapt activities for residents of different abilities, including those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
Celebrate Special Moments: Help organize birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties, recognition events, and community outings.
Build Connections: Partner with residents, families, schools, senior centers, and local organizations to create memorable experiences.
Welcome Newcomers: Help orient new residents and team members while supporting the community's volunteer program.
Capture the Memories: Take photos, update resident information, and document activities using resident engagement software.
Keep Things Organized: Maintain clean, welcoming activity spaces, supplies, and equipment.
Get Out and Explore: Safely transport residents to appointments, scenic drives, and community outings.

What We're Looking For

Positive Personality: Friendly, energetic, patient, and genuinely enjoys spending time with older adults.
Creative Spirit: Loves planning activities, trying new ideas, and encouraging others to participate.
Great Communication: Strong communication skills with residents, families, and coworkers.
Experience: Six months of senior living, recreation, or activity planning experience preferred, but not required.
Technology Skills: Comfortable using computers, cameras, and social media.
Safe Driver: Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and the ability to operate community vehicles while meeting applicable licensing requirements.
Flexible Availability: Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends based on community needs.
Dependable Team Player: Organized, professional, reliable, and committed to resident confidentiality and integrity.

Why You’ll Love Working at Agemark

Affordable Healthcare: Affordable MEC medical plan with 100% preventive care coverage, free virtual visits, affordable urgent care, and dental and vision options.
Paid Time Off: Start accruing PTO from your very first day!
Free Meal: A free meal during your shift.
DailyPay: Access your earned wages before payday.
Education and Growth: Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement, up to 100% free college tuition through partner schools, and professional development opportunities.
Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program offering emotional, financial, and legal resources.
Extra Perks: Employee discounts, discounted pet insurance, referral bonuses, and recognition programs.

Make Every Day a Little Brighter!

At Agemark Senior Living, our EPIC ACTS values of Excellence, Personal Investment, Celebration, Accountability, Compassion, and Team Spirit guide how we care for residents and support one another.

If you love bringing people together, making others smile, and creating moments that matter, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today!

Agemark Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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