Life Enrichment Assistant

Ebenezer; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement options

Job summary

A senior living care community in Baxter, MN, is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to aid in planning and implementing programs that enhance residents' well-being. Responsibilities include leading activities, conducting exercise classes, and ensuring resident participation. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience. This role offers a casual schedule with various benefits including health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to lead social events and activities.
• Willingness to work casual/on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assists with life enrichment programs and activities.
• Leads social events and activity programs.
• Conducts exercise classes for residents.
• Coordinates life enrichment programs with all departments.
• Offers suggestions to improve programming.
• Promotes resident independence and participation.
• Offers suggestions and ideas to the Life Enrichment Director to improve the programming
• Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents
• Assists with planning and execution of outings outside the building
• 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

Skills

Program planning

Event coordination

Resident activity programming

Communication

Job description

Job Overview

Northern Lakes Senior Living has a positive and family-like culture in a beautiful setting, 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."

The Life Enrichment Assistant assists the Life Enrichment Director with 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.

Schedule

• casual / on call
• 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
• 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

• 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