Life Enrichment Assistant
About the job
- A minimum high school diploma or equivalent exam is required.
- At least one year of experience is required in a social or recreational program, including full-time experience in an activities or life enrichment program in a healthcare setting for elderly participants.
- Effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills are required.
- Proficiency with computers and technology systems is required.
- The candidate must be able to engage participants in leisure activities and manage large room volumes.
- The candidate must demonstrate professional conduct and emotional intelligence and awareness.
- The candidate must be able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Assist and work directly with the Life Enrichment Therapist to help participants engage in meaningful day center activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor activities, exercise, music, and special activities or events.
- Lead and facilitate group and individualized programming and activities designed to meet each participant's social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs and interests.
- Assist with escorting participants to activities and community outings.
- Assist in developing the monthly activities calendar and special events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Activity Assistant Certification from a recognized body such as the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals or the National Association of Activity Professionals and Caregivers.
- Education about Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
- Event-planning experience.
About the company
PACE Southeast Michigan provides comprehensive, in-home care for seniors through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). It helps eligible older adults stay independent at home by coordinating services via an interdisciplinary team that personalizes care for participants and their caregivers. The team meets daily to proactively communicate and coordinate holistic care, aiming to prevent avoidable emergency visits, hospitalizations, and nursing home placements. Serving Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland Counties, the program combines medical and social support to deliver high-quality, integrated care. Its goal is to keep participants healthy and at home for as long as possible while reducing unnecessary hospital use.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Miusynsk, Ukraine
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Michigan lawmakers introduced the PACE Improvement Act on September 24, 2026.
- PACE Southeast Michigan is expanding Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, Eastpointe, and Detroit.
- 2024 revenue reached $198.9 million, up from $171.8 million in 2023.
What critics are saying
- The EEOC settled a disability suit against PACE for $170,000 on January 17, 2025.
- That decree requires ADA training and annual reporting through 2028.
- Heavy dependence on Medicaid and program revenue creates reimbursement exposure if enrollment slips.
What makes PACE Southeast Michigan unique
- PACE Southeast Michigan runs nine centers across Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland counties.
- Its all-inclusive PACE model bundles Medicare, Medicaid, transportation, meals, and home care.
- It served over 2,000 participants in 2024, with 96% living in the community.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours