What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Assistant position at HERITAGE COMMUNITY OF KALAMAZOO?
Join our community
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is hiring. When you become part of our team, you work with purpose, you form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and you make a difference for countless individuals. Here, all our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal wellbeing is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing. We were named one of Senior Care’s best places to work in 2025.
Who are we
Since 1945, Heritage Community has built a local legacy of vibrant senior living by nurturing a passion for providing the seniors and families of West Michigan with exemplary personalized care. We are the only locally owned, non-profit senior living residence in the area. Our organization is grounded on principles of honor, community and meaningful living, and we exist to support our residents’ desire to continue enjoying life fully.
What you will be doing
Develop and implement life-enriching programs that encourage and support a vibrant, active, and productive lifestyle to meet the residents' recreational, social, physical, vocational, intellectual, emotional, environmental, and spiritual needs.
- Lead resident programs that are fun, lively, purposeful, and engaging.
- Collaborate with the Independent Living Life Enrichment Coordinator in event and program planning and coordination.
- Ensure that programs are implemented in a safe manner.
- Transport residents to and from programmed events and other times when necessary, using HCK vehicles.
What we offer
We provide full and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on their employment classification, including:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Vacation and sick time
- 403B with company match
- HSA/flexible spending
- Short-term disability, long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement/student loan repayment assistance
- Employee appreciation events
- Employee assistance fund
- Employee referral bonuses
About you
- A valid and current Michigan Drivers and Chauffer's license (can obtain upon hire), and a good driving record
- Must be CPR/AED certified or become CPR certified within 2 months of hire
If you are passionate about putting people first, creating memorable moments, and accomplishing great things together, we want to hear more about you. Click apply to submit a resume.