Saratoga Retirement Community - Life Enrichment Assistant

Location: Saratoga Retirement Community 14500 Fruitvale Ave Building 3000 Saratoga 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! Saratoga Retirement Community Pay: $22–$26 per hour / DOE Position: Full-Time 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, coordinates, and implements a variety of daily activities designed to meet residents’ recreational needs and provide meaningful stimulation in their environment. Works closely with the Life Enrichment Director, Coordinators, volunteers, and other staff to provide programming that supports and stimulates residents’ social, physical, and emotional well-being.

Interacts with residents, families, coworkers, managers, and other departmental personnel in a kind, professional, and compassionate manner. What You Need to Succeed A background or experience in art therapy or recreational therapy is strongly preferred. Must have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Calendar and AI software experience is a bonus. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Education

or experience in gerontology or working with older adults is strongly preferred. One or more years of experience in a long-term care setting, home care, or a related field is strongly preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and work successfully in a multicultural environment.

Bilingual proficiency is preferred but not required. Current First Aid training and certifications as required under Title 22. Successful completion of a background check. Additional pre-employment screenings, including a drug screen, physical examination, and TB test, may be required in accordance with applicable state and local guidelines.