• Life Enrichment Assistant

    Ebenezer (Chanhassen, MN)


    City/State: Chanhassen, Minnesota

     

    Categories: Support & Facility Services

     

    Shift: Ebenezer

     

    Job Status: day

     

    Req ID: 149995

     

    Pay Range: Ebenezer

     

    Job Overview

     

    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 River Falls, WI.

     

    + 48 hours per two weeks

    + Evening; 10:00am - 7:00pm

    + Every other weekend

    **Riley Crossing** is one of our newest senior living communities located in Chanhassen, MN near Hwy 101 and County Road 212. Opened in 2019, it hosts 134 units of Independent/Assisted Living, Enhanced and Memory Care in total. This location also offers on-site intergenerational child care and interactive programming with our seniors.

    **Responsibilities** :

    + Coordinates leisure programs, activities, exercise classes, and special events for older adults in an assisted living residence.

    + 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 Qualifications:

    + 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 Qualifications:

    + 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 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. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

     

    EEO Statement

     

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