Description
Harbor’s Edge is a premier 5-star, resort-style Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located alongside the beautiful harbor in Norfolk, Virginia. Our community consists of 300 Independent Living Residential Units, a 33-bed (Medicare/private) Skilled Nursing Healthcare Unit, a 40-bed Assisted Living Unit, and 34-bed Memory Support Unit.
Harbor’s Edge has been honored by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living Program as a 2025 “Best” in multiple categories, including Independent Living – Activities & Enrichment, Feels Like Home, and Food & Dining. Additionally, our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) has been recognized as a “Best” senior living community.
We are seeking a highly qualified, full-time Life Enrichment Assistant to join our team to deliver excellent care for our residents. The ideal candidates will have senior living experience (e.g., long-term care, assisted living, memory support) with a passion for working with an elderly population.
The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for assisting in implementing a program of therapeutic recreational activities for the Health Services residents including, Healthcare, Assisted Living, and Memory Support. The Assistant will support an activity program fostering the basic concepts of wellness, to maintain residents at their maximum potential level of functioning. The program shall maintain a balance of recreational activities that facilitates physical and mental stimulation including socialization, education, fitness, creating and performing arts, and crafts.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the delivery of therapeutic recreational activities for Health Services residents, including evenings and weekends activities.
- Maintain accurate and timely progress notes in each resident’s chart; regularly review resident status with Life Enrichment Supervisors/Coordinators.
- Collaborate with team members to coordinate event scheduling and facility use. Assist with posting activity calendars on each unit and ensure residents receive a copy.
- Help plan, organize, and facilitate a variety of resident activities and special events.
- Participate in individualized care plan meetings as assigned by Life Enrichment Supervisors/Coordinators.
- Assist residents in coordinating and attending offsite activities as directed.
- Report directly to the Life Enrichment Manager. This role does not include supervision or management of other staff members.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience working with elderly individuals, particularly those with dementia.
- Preferred: Certified Activity Professional or equivalent certification; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentials may also be considered.
- Current certification in Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED required.
- Strong reading, writing, and communication skills; ability to follow both written and verbal instructions effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with the elderly in a respectful, compassionate, and patient manner, while showing flexibility, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Consistently upholds residents’ rights, showing integrity and discretion when handling personal and health-related information.
- Ability to assess individual needs and safely implement therapeutic programs that are both effective and engaging.
- Exhibits creativity, initiative, and resourcefulness when developing and facilitating activities.
- Committed to service excellence, with strong active listening and public speaking abilities.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Adheres to all safety protocols and proper sanitary procedures.
- Proficient in the use of relevant computer software and databases.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Onsite Pharmacy Available
- Convenience Store Located Onsite
- Paid Time Off + Six Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer Paid - Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employer Paid - Short-term and Long-term Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Contribution
- College Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer Paid - Certification Training
- Legal Resources & Identity Protection Plan
*Benefit offerings vary according to employment status.
EEO/D/V
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least two years of relevant experience working with elderly individuals, particularly those with dementia
- Current Adult CPR certification
- Current First Aid certification
- Current AED certification
- Strong reading, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to interact respectfully, compassionately, and patiently with elderly residents
- Ability to assess individual needs and safely implement therapeutic programs
- Creativity, initiative, and resourcefulness in developing and facilitating activities
- Strong active listening and public speaking abilities
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Adherence to safety protocols and sanitary procedures
- Proficiency with relevant computer software and databases
- Certified Activity Professional or equivalent certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant credentials
What We Do
Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc., doing business as Harbor's Edge, is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in Norfolk, Virginia. It offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. The community focuses on enhancing the lives of older adults by providing high-quality residential housing and personal services in a resort-style environment.
