The Life Enrichment Pathway Host helps bring our Art of Living WellSM You run Pathways. You lead the group, plan what happens, and get to know every person in the program like family. You are the one families call, the one Care Services trusts to notice changes, and the one who makes each day feel like a good day out with friends.
Location: Crestavilla
Schedule: Full time, Mon-Fri, 9:30a-6:00p
Pay Range: $23-$24/hr
What You Will Do
Lead the day
Lead the Daily Path for a group of up to 10 people: the Gathering, Brain Boost, Move, Lunch at the Pathways Table, Nature Nurture, Kitchen Studio, and Serenity and Sensory.
Move the group through the rooms we use each day, set up each space before the group arrives, and put it back after.
Walk participants to and from their apartments and between rooms. No one is left alone or forgotten.
Change the plan in the moment when someone is tired, upset, or bored. The plan serves the people, not the other way around.
Plan the program
Build monthly themes and weekly plans using Kisco's 9 Dimensions of the Art of Living Well.
Send the monthly plan to the Life Enrichment Director for approval.
Keep supplies stocked, stay within the program budget, and plan outings with the Life Enrichment team.
Know every person
Build and keep a profile for each participant: life story, work, family, faith, favorite foods, music, and what calms them.
Use what you learn to shape the activities. A retired teacher might help lead a reading group. A gardener gets a job in Nature Nurture.
Use the dementia care skills we train you in: Montessori, Validation, Hand Under Hand, and a calm physical approach. Redirect gently when someone wants to go home, repeats a question, or says no.
Watch, write, and tell
Notice changes in mood, eating, walking, sleep, or memory. Tell Care Services the same shift, and right away if it is urgent.
Write a short daily note on each participant.
Track attendance and the outcomes Kisco asks for, and turn them in on time.
You are a mandated reporter. Report any sign of abuse or neglect right away, following Kisco policy and California law.
Partner with families and the team
Keep families (we call them care partners) updated with regular notes and photos. Return calls and emails within one business day.
Help with family meetings, Pathways preview sessions, tours, and open houses.
Work closely with Care Services, Heirloom Memory Care, Dining, Sales, and the front desk.
Train, schedule, and coach the Pathways Assistant. Train and guide volunteers.
Attend Daily Line Up and department meetings.
What You Bring
Must have
At least 2 years leading activities or engagement for older adults, in senior living, memory care, adult day, or a similar setting.
Real experience with people living with memory loss.
Comfort leading a group of 8 to 10 people on your own for most of the day.
High school diploma or equal.
Good written English for daily notes and family updates. Basic computer skills: email, calendars, Word, and online training.
Must clear a California Department of Justice and FBI background check (Live Scan) and pass a health screening with a TB test before starting.
Nice to have
Activity Director certification, or a background in recreation therapy or a related field.
Montessori for dementia training or certification.
CPR and First Aid.
A second language.
A valid California driver's license, for outings.
Training We Give You
California dementia care training for assisted living staff: 12 hours, with 6 hours done before you work alone and all 12 done within your first four weeks, then 8 hours every year.
Kisco Pathways training calls on Montessori, Validation, Hand Under Hand, behavioral expressions, and physical approach.
Kisco's Heirloom training library, done in Relias.
Montessori certification training with a Kisco trainer.
Four weeks of hands-on training at The Kensington before the program opens.
Who Does Well Here
You are warm, curious, and patient. You notice small things. You like people with good stories and you are good at drawing them out. You stay calm when the day goes sideways. You can say the same thing for the fifth time with the same smile.
Physical Demands
Stand and walk for most of the shift, indoors and outdoors.
Lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Push a wheelchair.
Bend, kneel, and reach to set up tables, supplies, and activities.
Help a participant stand or steady themselves using safe, trained methods.
Our Commitment to Excellence
We are guided by our Principles, Values, and Beliefs, creating a culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and exceptional service. Every role plays a critical part in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality experiences for our communities.
Why Join Us
At Kisco Senior Living, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to enriching lives and creating meaningful experiences every day. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on residents while working in a supportive and engaging environment.
What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)
Competitive pay
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-Time Only)
Matching 401k
Paid Time Off
Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
What do we do?
We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 35 years.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of our pre-employment process. Requirements may include a drug screening, job-related physical examination, TB screening, background check, and any vaccinations or immunizations required by applicable state or local regulations.
Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.