Activity Assistant - Full Time

Wealshire; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wealshire in Medina, MN invites applications for Full Time Activity Assistant/Life Enrichment Aide to engage residents with songs, crafts, and memory-based activities. Base pay ranges from $20 to $22 per hour, with shifts 8:00am–4:30pm or 11:30am–8:00pm, and a schedule that includes every other weekend and holiday.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and have 1+ year of Activity Assistant experience; memory care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead small, medium, and large resident group activities, assisted by the Director of Life Enrichment.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies prior to each program and clean up afterward.
• Work with residents who are low functioning by conducting one-to-one programs.
• Care for bird aviaries on Tuesday and Saturday or as directed by Life Enrichment Director.
• Keep supplies and equipment neat, organized and returned to their proper places.
• Assist and help feed residents at meal times as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Wealshire is an assisted living that specializes in memory care. We are currently searching for Full TimeActivity Assistants/Life Enrichment Aides at our Medina Community.

Base Pay: $20-22hr, predicated on experience. Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm or 11:30am - 8:00pm, must be able to work every other weekend and every other holiday

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.

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.