Life Enrichment Assistant

Fairview Health Services; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as a Life Enrichment Assistant, where you will coordinate engaging programs for seniors to enhance their quality of life. Your role will involve interacting compassionately with residents, leading activities, and promoting socialization within the community. This position offers opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment, and a generous benefits package is available.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

PTO and Sick and Safe Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Ability to interact effectively with senior residents.
• Comfortable leading activities with older residents.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate leisure programs and activities for residents.
• Encourage resident participation and promote independence.
• Drive community van and assist with various tasks.

Skills

Effective Communication

Compassionate Interaction

Program Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Ebenezer is an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.

TheLife Enrichment Assistant role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social events programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally. Located at Riley Crossing Senior Living in River Falls, WI.

• 48 hours per two weeks
• Evening; 10:00am - 7:00pm
• Every other weekend

Riley Crossingis one of our newest senior living communities located in Chanhassen, MN near Hwy 101 and County Road 212. Opened in 2019, it hosts 134 units of Independent/Assisted Living, Enhanced and Memory Care in total. This location also offers on-site intergenerational child care and interactive programming with our seniors.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates leisure programs, activities, exercise classes, and special events for older adults in an assisted living residence.
• Encourages resident participation, and reports changes in residents' mood and physical status.
• Promotes independence and helps develop socialization
• Takes initiative to engage residents and find commonalities to connect on
• Drives community bus/van
• Other duties as assigned by Activities Director

Required Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of basic Microsoft /computer programs
• Ability to interact effectively and compassionately with senior living residents/tenants
• Must have good communication and social skills
• Must be comfortable leading activities with older residents
• Current Driver's License (in good standing)
• Ability to Drive a 14 passenger van

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but willing to consider others with the right skills and/or previous related work experience
• One to three years previous experience either; working with older adults, leading activities, or working in a therapy or recreation role preferred or having formal related education
• Preference is given to candidates with previous experience with memory loss care
• Work experience in a customer service setting

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.ebennezercares.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