Saratoga Retirement Community - Life Enrichment Assistant

Location:

Saratoga Retirement Community14500 Fruitvale Ave Building 3000Saratoga CA 95070

Join Our Upscale Retirement Community in Saratoga!

Become a valued part of our vibrant, 5-star, 94-bed Skilled Nursing Facility at Saratoga Retirement Community . We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate team members to join our supportive and dynamic community!

At Saratoga Retirement Community , we prioritize the well-being of both our residents and staff. We foster a culture of compassion, professional growth, and mutual respect-because when you thrive, so do those in your care!


Our Life Enrichment Assistant provides an integral role in our Life Enrichment and Resident Activities programs, helping with a variety of enjoyable, enriching, and collaborative programming to stimulate and support the social, physical, and emotional needs of our residents.

Our Life Enrichment Assistant:

• Plans and coordinates, and implements a varied daily program of activities designed to meet recreational needs of residents and to increase stimulation in their environment.
• Works closely with Life Enrichment Director, Coordinators, Volunteers and staff in providing programming to stimulate and support the social, physical and emotional functioning of the residents.
• Interacts with residents, families, coworkers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, professional and compassionate manner.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Prior education/experience with gerontology or working with older adults strongly desired.
• One or more years of experience working in long term care setting, home care or a related field strongly desired.
• Ability to communicate (verbal/written) effectively in the English language, and successfully work in a multi-cultural environment. Bilingual proficiency is preferred, but not required.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications per Title 22.
• Completion of a background check. Additional pre-screenings including a drug screen, physical, and TB test may be required per state/local guidelines.