Life Enrichment Assistant

Great Lakes Management Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Company in Bloomington, Minnesota is seeking a part-time Activities Assistant to assist in planning and leading activities for seniors. Responsibilities include assessing recreational needs, leading a variety of programs, and coordinating transportation. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience in senior care, strong organizational and leadership skills, and a valid driver's license. The role requires 20 hours of work per week, including every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in senior care settings.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record required.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and facilitating activity programs.
• Assess residents' recreational and social needs.
• Lead activity programs for residents.
• Coordinate transportation for outside events.

Skills

Activities experience in senior care

Group leadership skills

Creativity in planning activities

Organizational skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office

Strong work ethic

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Objective(s):

Responsible to assist the Life Enrichment Director in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident's social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for assisting with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
• Assess resident's recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors.
• Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
• Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Drive the company bus on outings as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
• Maintain the bus interior and exterior. Report maintenance needs in timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident's best interest.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good work ethic
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak, and understand English

Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities)

Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below:

• Stand; sit for extended periods of time while conducting activity programs.
• Bend, squat to interact with residents or work with activity supplies.
• Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing 10 -25 pounds.
• Use hands and arms for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling in using supplies for activity programs.
• Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and to carry objects.
• Speak clearly and make self-understood in face-to-face interactions.
• See objects closely to read directions, instructions, warnings, etc.
• Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc.

Environment

• Works indoors in a climate-controlled environment majority of the time.
• Works outdoors in elements of seasonal weather for periods of time to conduct field trips.

Working Hours

• 20 hours per week.
• Every other weekend Saturday/Sunday.
• Combination of full and half days during the week based on operational needs.
• Work schedule and hours may vary from week to week.

General Notes

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needed.
• Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.