Life Enrichment Assistant

Ebenezer; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Sick time

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Ebenezer's Terralume Signature Memory Care in Minnetonka is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to help plan, implement, and evaluate programs that support residents' well-being.

You will lead social events, conduct exercise classes, and coordinate with departments, while assisting with outings and family functions. This on-call schedule requires flexibility and a passion for enriching residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in life enrichment programming for seniors.
• Ability to lead social events and activities.
• Experience facilitating exercise classes or wellness activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead social events and activity programs for residents.
• Conduct exercise classes for residents.
• Coordinate life enrichment programs with all departments.
• Assist with planning and executing outings and family functions.
• Document activities and outcomes as required.
• Suggest ideas to improve programming in collaboration with the Life Enrichment Director.
• Support residents' psychosocial needs and socialization.
• Assist with transportation logistics for outings, including boarding/deboarding.

Skills

Program planning

Activity leadership

Resident engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

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.

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.

This schedule includes:

• Casual / On Call
  • Must pick up three shifts a month; two being weekend shifts

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

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Ebenezer offers employees the option to participate in the Ebenezer 401(k) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages. 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