Community Life Associate

Community Life Associate Sunny Vista Living Center - 3.6 Colorado Springs, CO Job Details Full-time $17.48 - $19.10 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Employee assistance program Career development plan Retirement plan Qualifications Childcare CPR Certification Elderly patients with dementia Working with individuals with dementia Resident conversation engagement Maintaining an organized workspace Music activities for care recipients Customer service Resident hobbies assistance Working with seniors High school diploma or GED Emotional support for patients First Aid Certification Hospitality industry experience Special events Resident rapport building Wellness activities for care recipients Patient escort assistance Community relationship building Fitness activities for care recipients Communication skills Entry level Coordinating resident events Spiritual well-being Full Job Description Community Life Enrichment Associate Assisted Living Community Full-Time Bring Joy. Create Connections. Make Every Day Meaningful. At our community, we believe that every day is an opportunity to create moments of joy, purpose, and belonging. We are looking for a compassionate, creative, and energetic Community Life Enrichment Associate to join our team and help make each day special for the seniors who call our community home. If you love building relationships, planning fun activities, encouraging laughter, and making a positive impact in the lives of others, we would love to meet you. What You'll Do As a Community Life Enrichment Associate, you'll help create engaging experiences that support the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive well-being of our residents. Every interaction is an opportunity to brighten someone's day.

Responsibilities include:

Assist with planning and leading engaging daily activities and special events. Encourage resident participation while respecting individual interests and abilities. Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families. Support group activities including games, crafts, music, fitness classes, educational programs, and social gatherings. Escort residents to and from activities as needed. Help decorate for holidays, themed events, and community celebrations. Assist with community outings and transportation preparations when applicable. Document resident participation and communicate observations with the Life Enrichment team. Collaborate with all departments to create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant community environment. Maintain activity supplies and ensure activity areas remain organized and inviting. Provide companionship, encouragement, and compassionate support throughout the day. What We're Looking For We're searching for someone who is: Passionate about serving older adults Friendly, positive, and enthusiastic Creative and enjoys planning fun experiences Patient, compassionate, and respectful A strong communicator and team player Dependable, organized, and flexible Comfortable working with residents of varying physical and cognitive abilities Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred. Previous experience in senior living, recreation, customer service, childcare, hospitality, education, or activities is preferred but not required. Experience working with older adults or individuals living with dementia is a plus. CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain. Ability to safely assist residents with mobility and activity participation. Must successfully complete all required background checks and pre-employment screenings. Why You'll Love Working Here When you join our team, you become part of a community that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence. We celebrate meaningful relationships, support one another, and take pride in enriching the lives of the seniors we serve every day.

We offer:

Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees Paid time off Retirement savings plan Employee Assistance Program Opportunities for growth and professional development A supportive, mission-driven team environment Join Our Family The smiles you'll help create, the friendships you'll build, and the lives you'll touch will leave a lasting impact—not only on our residents but on you as well. If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team that makes every day meaningful, we'd love to welcome you to our community. This position will be accepting applications through July 17, 2026