Activity Assistant - Full Time

Wealshire; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A leading assisted living community in Maple Grove, MN is seeking Full Time Activity Assistants/Life Enrichment Aides. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and preferred experience in long-term care and memory care. Responsibilities include leading resident activities and assisting with daily care. If you're outgoing and have artistic or musical talents, we encourage you to apply. The position offers a competitive pay range of $20-$22 per hour, with shifts from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and a requirement to work every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as an Activity Assistant preferred.
• Experience in Long-Term Care and Memory Care preferred.
• Ability to assist and feed residents at meal times as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead small, medium, and large resident group activities.
• Prepare and clean up rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Conduct one-to-one programs with low-functioning residents.

Skills

Musical abilities

Artistic abilities

Outgoing and energetic personality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Wealshire is an assisted living that specializes in memory care.We are currently searchingforFull TimeActivity Assistants/Life Enrichment Aidesat ourMedina Community.

Base Pay: $20-22hr, predicated on experience. Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm

• Must be able to work every other weekend and every other holiday rotation**

Are you a person with musical abilities who’s outgoing and energetic? Maybe you’re an artistic person who would like to give back? Join the Wealshire team and share your talent to better the lives of our residents!

Activity Assistant/Life Enrichment Aide Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• One plus (1+) year of experience as an Activity Assistant, preferred.
• Experience in Long-Term Care and Memory Care, preferred.
• Musical or Artistic abilities is a PLUS, but not required.
• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment by leading small, medium, and large resident group activities.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies prior to each program and clean up after each program.
• Work with residents who are low functioning by conductingone-to-one programs.
• Clean and take care of bird aviaries on Tuesday’s and Saturday’s or as instructed by Life Enrichment Director.
• Keep supplies & equipment neat, organized and put back in appropriate place.
• Assist and help feed residents at meal times as needed.

Advance your career and join a compassionate and dedicated care team.

If you want to join a community of well-being and make a difference in someone’s life, connect with us at the Wealshire!

The Wealshire is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The Wealshire does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business needs.