Activities /Life Enrichment Assistant

Ecumen; Evergreen Village (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off benefits

6% 401(k) match

Other well-being resources

Job summary

Ecumen is seeking a Life Enrichment/Activities Assistant for a full-time schedule of 32 hours per week with an every other weekend rotation and 4-hour weekend shifts. The role focuses on delivering life enrichment activities tailored to residents' physical, social, spiritual, sensory, and psychological needs, promoting participation and choice.

Benefits include dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance, PTO, 6% 401(k) match, and wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
• Adheres to safety rules, policies and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with individual and group activities and transport residents.
• Encourage resident participation and document activity participation.
• Ensure residents arrive on time to activities, outings and appointments.
• Maintain supplies and notify supervisor of needs.
• Monitor calendars for events and recreational opportunities.
• Support other staff and assist as needed in the building.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Full‑Time Life Enrichment/Activities Assistant l 32 hours/week with an every other weekend rotation (4 Hour Shifts on the weekend) l Day Shift

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for delivering Life Enrichment programming designed to meet and honor the physical, social, spiritual, sensory and psychological needs of all residents based on an assessment of their individual needs and interests. This position is responsible for advocating and promoting resident participation and choice.

About Us:

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Pay:

The targeted pay range for this job is $17.00 - $20.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits:

• dental
• vision
• flexible spending accounts
• life & disability insurance
• paid time off benefits
• a generous 6% 401(k) match
• other well-being resources

Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Leads and assists with individual and group activities, transport residents, notifies, encourages and assures resident participation in appropriate recreational activities according to their individual needs and plan of care, and documents resident participation as appropriate.
2. Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop confidence to participate in individual and group activity programming.
3. Ensures residents arrive at scheduled activities, outings and appointments in a timely manner. Transporting residents as needed.
4. Maintains supplies in an orderly manner, notifies supervisor of supply needs in a timely manner.
5. Monitors daily and monthly calendars of events, outings and other recreational opportunities for residents.
6. Assists and supports all workers and positions in the building; identifies what needs to be done and assists as needed.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience caring for seniors
• Activity Assistant Certified, ADC, CTRC

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