• Life Enrichment Assistant

    Ebenezer (Lakeville, MN)


    City/State: Lakeville, Minnesota

     

    Categories: Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)

     

    Shift: Ebenezer

     

    Job Status: day/evening

     

    Req ID: 145718

     

    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.

     

    **The Pillars of Lakeville** brings the best of senior care & living to the Twin Cities’ fastest-growing south metro community near Farmington. This beautiful new building will offer 100 senior apartments including independent and assisted living units as well as a carefully crafted memory care neighborhood on the first floor with a patio courtyard. Coordinates leisure programs, activities, exercise classes, and special events for older adults in an assisted living residence.

     

    The **Life Enrichment Assistant** role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social events programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally. Located at Riley Crossing Senior Living in Lakeville, MN.

    This life enrichment schedule includes;

    + Casual / on call

    + Day shift

    Responsibilities:

    + Encourages resident participation, and reports changes in residents' mood and physical status.

    + Promotes independence and helps develop socialization

    + Takes initiative to engage residents and find commonalities to connect on

    + Drives community bus/van

    + Other duties as assigned by Activities Director

    Required Skills:

    + Solid understanding of basic Microsoft /computer programs

    + Ability to interact effectively and compassionately with senior living residents/tenants

    + Must have good communication and social skills

    + Must be comfortable leading activities with older residents

    + Current Driver's License (in good standing)

    + Ability to Drive a 14 passenger van

    Preferred Skills:

    + High School Diploma or GED preferred, but willing to consider others with the right skills and/or previous related work experience

    + One to three years previous experience either; working with older adults, leading activities, or working in a therapy or recreation role preferred or having formal related education

    + Preference is given to candidates with previous experience with memory loss care

    + Work experience in a customer service setting

     

    Benefit Overview

     

    Ebenezer offers a generous benefit 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.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