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Smith Senior Living

Life Enrichment Facilitator

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/08/2026

Location: Calumet Park, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$31,744 / year median in Illinois

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Full-time Role Starting Rate:

$17.00 per hour (Pay is based on previous experience) Monday & Tuesday 7:30am

3:30pm Wednesday 12:00pm
8:00pm Saturday 8:00am
4:00pm Do you have a creative mindset and a joy for working with seniors?

Apply to join us in our Life Enrichment department as we continuously are working with residents in a positive and fun environment! What you bring to the table: Associates degree in recreational Therapy (Preferred) Passion for working with seniors

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Presents a program of Activities to meet the needs and interests of each Resident. Meets weekly or as scheduled with Life Enrichment Department staff to coordinate accountabilities of the department. Presents Activities as scheduled on the Activities Calendar. Creates an atmosphere of excitement & anticipation through Special Events programming. Provides "Active Listening" for Residents/Families directed at problem identification & solution. Provides for behavior/adjustment interventions as indicated. Informs, invites and escorts residents as necessary to groups of their choice. Has materials and preparation done prior to groups so that group is started on time according to posted schedule. What we bring to the table: Full-time employee benefits: Highly competitive pay 401K with up to 4% employer contribution Health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as Flexible Spending Account Generous paid time off package and opportunity for PTO buy back Employee Assistance Program and Tuition reimbursement