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Life Enrichment Assistant / Recreation Assistant

Presbyterian Homes & Services
Dubuque, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Assistant / Recreation Assistant position at Presbyterian Homes & Services?

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Mount Carmel Bluffs is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant/Recreation Assistant to join its team. The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for implementing and monitoring assigned life enrichment / leisure life programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

SCHEDULE/HOURS: Every Thursday and E/O Saturday, 12-8P

REPORTING STRUCTURE: This position reports directly to our Life Enrichment Director

About This Community

Mount Carmel Bluffs is a shared ministry of the Sisters of Charity, BVM and Presbyterian Homes & Services. This senior community is in a beautiful and serene location atop the bluffs of Dubuque, Iowa, overlooking the Mississippi River.

This community offers the following care options: Residential Care Facility (RCF), Residential Care Facility (RCF) with Memory Care, Long Term Care/ Care Center

Address: 1040 Carmel Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003

Near by towns include: Bellevue, Cascade, Peosta, Maquoketa, Platteville, WI, and Galena, IL.

Hiring Range: $15.78 - $18.36 / hour

Responsibilities

Reponsibilities include but are not limited to;

  • Implement assigned activities that help residents achieve “their best day”, filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities.
  • Perform assigned work routines and daily assignments to meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including:
  • Creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals.
  • Participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.
  • Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one.
  • Take residents outdoors or out in the site community.
  • Participate in outings and special events.
  • Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading/writing letters etc.
  • Provide one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.
  • Transport residents to other parts of the community.


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent.
  • Class B license or willingness to obtain within six months of hire as designated or required by site.
  • Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
  • Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
  • Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.


Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

  • Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
  • Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
  • Life insurance (AD&D)
  • Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
  • Holiday pay and extended sick


Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

  • Vision insurance
  • Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
  • Accident & hospitalization coverage
  • Education assistance programs


All employees:

  • Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
  • Same-day pay
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • College partnership educational discounts
  • Access to Learn to Live Resources


About PHS

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults.

An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.

Our strong focus on our employees, means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.

Let's get you started.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Salary : $16 - $18

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