Life Enrichment Assistant

Talentify; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northern Lakes Senior Living in Baxter, MN is seeking a Life Enrichment / Activities Assistant to support the Life Enrichment Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote residents' physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cognitive well-being.

The role offers casual/on-call scheduling with day and early evening shifts; a minimum of 3 shifts per month is required, and the organization emphasizes training and growth within Ebenezer, Minnesota's largest senior living

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in relevant setting or role.

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 to improve programming.
• Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents.
• Assists with planning and executing outings outside the building.

Skills

5 years experience

Job description

Job Overview

Northern Lakes Senior Living has a positive and family-like culture in a beautiful setting near the paul bunyan trail and located at 8186 Excelsior Road in Baxter, MN (Brainerd). Our care community hosts Assisted and Memory Care services for a total of 68 units. Managed by Ebenezer we are proud of our skilled, compassionate and good natured team of employees. "It's a good life at Northern Lakes." We provide comprehensive training and onboarding, welcoming environment, and opportunities to grow with Ebenezer, Minnesota's largest senior living operator.

Life Enrichment /Activities Assistant will assist the Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and evaluating the life enrichment and activities 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

This activities assistant schedule includes;

• casual / on call (help fill in for shifts ahead of time and for last minute needs)
• Day and early evening shift options
• must work minimum of 3 shifts per month

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 QualificationsPreferred Qualifications

• 5 years 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.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