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Life Enrichment Coordinator / Activities Assistant

Better Living
Charles, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
At Better Living, we believe every stage of life should be filled with purpose, dignity, and joy.

We’re not just a senior living management company—we’re a team driven by compassion, grounded in hospitality, and committed to doing what’s right for residents, families, and staff. Our communities are built on meaningful connections, personalized support, and everyday moments that matter.

This is senior living, only better.

Benefits:

  • Compensation - $
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401 (K) matching
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programs


Job Summary:

In this role, you will assist with planning, implementation, and delivery of resident-centered activities. This role is vital in enhancing the emotional, physical, cognitive, and social well-being of residents through engaging programs that promote quality of life and a sense of community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and implement daily group and individual activities that meet residents’ interests, abilities, and life stories
  • Assist with creating monthly activity calendars and coordinating special events, outings, holiday celebrations, and themed programs
  • Encourage resident participation and provide support to those with physical or cognitive limitations
  • Work collaboratively with all departments
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and staff
  • Assist with transporting residents to and from activities when needed
  • Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment
  • Follow infection control and safety procedures at all times
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Creativity, enthusiasm, and compassion for working with older adults
  • Understand, respect, and maintain resident confidentiality
  • Must pass required criminal background check in order to serve vulnerable adults
  • Active driver’s license, clean driving record and personal auto insurance required for driving positions
  • Must be screened TB and other state-required health care conditions
  • Be able to read, write, and comprehend English


Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Indoors, climate-controlled assisted living facility with a focus on personalized care
  • Requires physical activity including standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds, and assisting residents
  • Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
  • Possible exposure to chemicals as indicated in the MSDS manual.


We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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