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Life Enrichment Assistant

The Clare
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Job Description

Salary: $18.00 - $21.60 per hour

When you work at The Clare, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

The Clare is recruiting for a Life Enrichment Assistant. In this role you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Life Enrichment Assistant:

  • Assist the Director of Life Enrichment with planning, scheduling, and coordinating all resident activities including special events following the Life Enrichment programs (Lifestyles and Health Services, Embrace the World, Ambassador, and Heartfelt Connections Memory Care Program) on a monthly basis.
  • Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees.
  • Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.
  • Lead daily resident activities per community standards.
  • Assist with preparing and distributing monthly calendars according to the Community standards.
  • Plan and execute diverse and engaging programs to meet the needs of a diverse resident population including newly retired seniors seeking a carefree lifestyle, seniors in need of physical assistance, and seniors in varying stages of memory loss.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment preferred
  • Creative, energetic, outgoing, dependable, punctual, and organized
  • Comfortable leading groups of people with varied physical and cognitive needs
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable with basic technology such as Outlook, Word & PowerPoint

Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Full-Time with occasional overtime. Holidays required if scheduled.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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