Life Enrichment Assistant

Ebenezer; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO & paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ebenezer is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Life Enrichment Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. You will help lead social events, exercise classes, and coordinate programming across departments to enhance physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cognitive well-being.

The role is part-time (48 hours every two weeks) with shifts 9:30am-4:00pm or 1:00pm-7:30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, in Minnetonka.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience

Responsibilities

• Leads life enrichment programs and activities for residents.
• Conducts exercise class for residents.
• Coordinates life enrichment programming with all departments.
• Assists with special events and family functions.
• Documents activities as required and helps improve programming.
• Supports psychosocial needs and resident socialization.
• Assists with planning and execution of outings and safe boarding/deboarding.

Job description

Job Overview

Terralume Signature Memory Care is a new, boutique community designed exclusively for individuals living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Located off Wayzata Boulevard in Minnetonka. We are building a team of compassionate, adaptable professionals who want to help shape something truly special.

The Life Enrichment Assistant

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

• 48 hours every two weeks ; Part Time
• 9:30am-4:00pm or 1pm-7:30pm Shift Options
• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

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

Preferred 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