Life Enrichment Assistant

Full-Time | Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant)

Schedule: 72 hours per two week pay period

Benefits: Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more.

The Difference You'll Make

Be part of the Saint Therese difference as a Life Enrichment Assistant at our Monroe, Michigan community of IHM! In this role, you'll help create moments that matter-bringing joy, connection, and purpose to residents each day. Whether you're leading a creative activity, sharing a conversation, or helping someone rediscover a favorite hobby, you'll play a meaningful part in shaping a vibrant, welcoming community where every resident feels seen and valued. This Activities Assistant role is perfect for someone who enjoys meaningful work, a consistent full-time schedule, and being part of a supportive, teamoriented environment.

-Works closely with residents, families, and staff.

-Creates monthly activity calendars and coordinates activity programs to meet the needs of the residents.

-Decorates living community neighborhood seasonally.

-Documents on progress of residents quarterly.

Minimum Qualifications

-The ability to work as a positive team member with other staff is also necessary

-Skills in crafts, music, arts, and physical fitness

-Knowledge of small group dynamics

-Organizational skills

-Ability to learn and develop recreational and therapeutic skills

-Ability to read English and follow diet cards, menus and production sheets

-Ability to work cooperatively with others

-Ability to communicate through oral and written skills

-Able to meet physical demands of position

-Ability to work 1 out of every 4 holidays

Preferred Qualifications

-Working with tenants with dementia

Rewards That Support You

-Competitive pay with credit for experience

-Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)

-HSA / FSA options

-Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)

-PTO and sick time

-403(b) with employer match

-Tuition discounts and scholarships

-PSLF Eligible Employer

-Employee discount program

-Pet insurance (yes, really)

-Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)

-Career growth opportunities

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love

Join Saint Therese at IHM, a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a close-knit community focused on personalized, compassionate service. Work alongside a dedicated care team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care.

Our IHM community includes 224 independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments, along with 56 skilled and transitional care units, designed to support residents through changing health needs while maintaining dignity, comfort, and meaningful community connections.

Saint Therese IHM webpage

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

If you are ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, we would love to meet you. Apply today!

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.