Life Enrichment Assistant

Life Enrichment Assistant (Part-Time, Day) – Pine Valley Assisted Living

• Type: Part-Time
• Shift: Day (8:30am-4:30pm) - Saturdays & Sundays only
• Hours: 16 hours per week.

Are you a dedicated nursing professional eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors? Are you a creative, compassionate individual who finds joy in making meaningful connections with seniors? Lutheran Life Villages, a premier senior living community in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking an enthusiastic Life Enrichment Assistant to join our team at our Pine Valley Assisted Living campus. In this rewarding role, you'll have the opportunity to enrich the lives of our residents through engaging programs, social activities, and personalized interactions – all while being part of a mission-driven team that values dignity, respect, and excellence in every experience we create.

WHO YOU ARE
You are passionate about creating meaningful moments and joyful experiences for older adults. You thrive in a team-oriented environment, enjoy planning and leading engaging programs, and understand the importance of enhancing the quality of life for residents through purposeful activities. You bring creativity, compassion, and a strong sense of responsibility to everything you do.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Life Enrichment Assistant, you’ll play a key role in bringing life, laughter, and connection to our residents through thoughtfully planned programs and events. You will:

• Plan and lead activities that support residents' social, spiritual, emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being.

• Welcome new residents and help them engage in the community.

• Assist with developing monthly activity calendars and coordinating group events and outings.

• Decorate the campus for holidays and special occasions.

• Collaborate with community partners for intergenerational and external events.

• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.

• Maintain activity supply inventories and provide input on new program ideas.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Support the Life Enrichment team with other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED

• A valid driver’s license in the state of Indiana and a clean driving record.
• Two (2) years of experience in long-term care, recreation, wellness, or a related field preferred.
• A heart for service, strong organizational skills, and a creative spirit.
• Ability to safely transport residents and qualify for coverage under the company’s motor vehicle insurance policy.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education to enhance your skills and support innovative programming. 

Why Choose Lutheran Life Villages?
At Lutheran Life Villages, we bring our core values of Leadership, Impact, Friendship, and Excellence (LIFE) into every part of our work. Here, you’ll find the opportunity to contribute to an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care for seniors while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for its staff. Our commitment to Leadership means empowering our team members to grow personally and professionally, inspiring others by example. We’re passionate about making a meaningful Impact in the lives of our residents and nurturing relationships built on Friendship and compassion. By pursuing Excellence in all we do, our employees share our mission to deliver outstanding care.

As a valued member of the LLV team, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your growth and well-being. With offerings from medical, dental, and vision insurance to paid time off on your birthday, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and retirement matching, we’re committed to helping you thrive. Join us on a purposeful journey where your career and compassion come together!