Life Enrichment Assistant

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California's older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.

Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
• Free meals at communities

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
The Life Enrichment Assistant brings Eskaton's WellPath Program to life by supporting residents in living with purpose, joy, and connection each day. This role helps plan and lead programs that nurture the whole person-mind, body, and spirit-through creativity, movement, learning, reflection, and community engagement.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $19.00 to $23.81/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Assists the Director of Resident Services in planning, organizing, and facilitating programs of the WellPath Program.
• Supports the creation of programs that reflect resident preferences, strengths, and life stories, adapting activities to meet varying abilities and ensuring all residents can participate with dignity and success
• Contributes to resident plans of care by documenting individual interests, participation, and engagement patterns to support personalized, person-directed programming
• Accurately documents resident attendance and engagement in daily programs, ensuring records inform future planning and uphold Eskaton's standards for quality and continuity of care
• Sets up, operates, and maintains program equipment and technology to enhance engagement and ensure smooth, safe operation of activities and events
• Collaborates with volunteers, family members, and fellow team members to ensure Life Enrichment programs run smoothly and reflect Eskaton's Welcoming and Empowerment values through inclusion and teamwork.

Qualifications

Education:
High school graduation or equivalent G.E.D.

Training and Experience:
Previous experience working with the elderly in a recreational setting preferred. Knowledge of Title XII and OBRA preferred.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.