• Life Enrichment Assistant

    Ebenezer (Burnsville, MN)


    City/State: Burnsville, Minnesota

     

    Categories: Support & Facility Services

     

    Shift: Ebenezer

     

    Job Status: day/evening

     

    Req ID: 147937

     

    Pay Range: Ebenezer

    Job Overview

    **Ebenezer** is an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.

     

    Ebenezer Ridges Care Center highlights a full continuum of care campus including Transitional Care, Adult Day Programs, Intergenerational Child Care, Long Term Care, Enhanced Care and Assisted Living/Memory Care. We are located across the street from Fairview Ridges Hospital at the I-35E and I-35W split in Burnsville, MN. Come join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more significant lives.

     

    Ebenezer Ridges Care Center is seeking a **Life Enrichment Assistant** to support our residents in our Skilled Nursing Facility in Burnsville, MN! The Life Enrichment Assistant reports to the Life Enrichment Director and assists with the implementation of quality pre-planned leisure and social events programming, designed to support senior living residents in maintaining their potential physically, socially, and mentally. Located in Burnsville, MN.

    This position includes:

    + 16 hours per two-week pay period

    + Day/Evening Shift Hours. 2 evenings per week

    + Every Sunday

    Responsibilities

    + Assists with life enrichment programs and activities:

    + Leads social events and activity programs.

    + Conducts exercise class for residents.

    + Communicates and coordinates life enrichment programs with all departments.

    + Assists other departments with special events and family functions.

    + Documents as required.

    + Offers suggestions and ideas to the Life Enrichment Director to improve the programming.

    + Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents.

    + Assists with the planning and execution of individual, small or large group outings outside the building, including assisting residents with boarding and deboarding from vehicles safely.

    + Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents:

    + Encourages resident participation.

    + Reports change in resident attitude, mood, or physical status to appropriate staff.

    + Promotes resident independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.

    + Assists residents in developing relationships and effectively socializing

    Required:

    + less than 1 year experience

    + Drivers License Current Driver's License in good standing required if the employee will be driving the company van/bus. Not required if the employee will not be driving company vehicle.

    + Must be insurable under the employer’s/communities Auto Insurance Coverage (if employee will be driving company van/bus)

    + MN Only if employee will be driving company van/bus: Medical Examiner’s Certificate performed by a medical examiner listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners under subpart D of part 390 of this chapter indicating they are physically capable of driving a CMV.

    Preferred:

    + GED or

    + High School Diploma

    + 1 year experience

     

    Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of helping seniors heal, discover, and lead longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives.

     

    Benefit Overview

     

    Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebennezercares.org/employee-benefits (http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits)

     

    Compensation Disclaimer

     

    An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

     

    EEO Statement

     

    EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status