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City/State: Edina, Minnesota

Categories: Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)

Shift: Ebenezer

Job Status: day

Req ID: 151116

Pay Range: Ebenezer

Job Overview

The Life Enrichment Assistant will do planning, implementing, and evaluating the life enrichment programming which provides for the optimization of resident physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cognitive well-being. Life Enrichment Assistants help bring to life Ebenezer's cornerstones: Life Long Learning, Dimensions Program for Dementia Care, Crafted Culinary, Spiritual Care, Wellness and Intergenerational Programming

Position will be working at our beautiful senior living building in Edina, MN and includes:

+ 64 hours per two-week pay period

+ Weekday schedule M-F, Day Shift Hours

+ No weekends

**Aurora on France** is a new, innovative senior living community attached to Fairview Southdale Hospital in the heart of Edina, MN. Located conveniently near Hwy. 62 and France Ave. and is on a bus line. Aurora has 136 units offering a full continuum of care including Transitional Care, Enhanced Care and Assisted Living/Memory Care. We offer employees many benefits including free parking, free meals if you work a double shift, beautiful walking paths for your breaks and opportunities for growth both in the TCU and Assisted Living!

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 Qualifications

+ 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 Qualifications

+ GED or

+ High School Diploma

+ 1 year experience

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