Life Enrichment Assistant

Fairview Health Services; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Amira Choice of Plymouth, managed by Ebenezer, is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive activities program that enhances residents’ physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cognitive well-being. The role participates in Ebenezer's cornerstone programming and collaborates across departments to deliver engaging events.

Responsibilities include leading activities, coordinating events, conducting exercise classes, and assisting in outings

Qualifications

• 2 years experience

Responsibilities

• Assists 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 with planning and execution of outings and events.

Job description

Job Overview

Opened in 2018, Amira Choice of Plymouth is one of our newest Ebenezer senior living communities. We are located at the intersection of Old Rockford Road and Highway 55 in the Northwest suburb of Plymouth, MN. We offer 94 units of Independent, Assisted Living as well as Memory Care and Care Suites. Boasting an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives. Managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota's largest senior living operator

Life Enrichment Assistant

The Life Enrichment Assistant will assist the Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and evaluating the life enrichment and activities 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 activities assistant schedule includes;

• casual / on call (help fill in for shifts ahead of time and for last minute needs)
• day and early evening shift options: every Other Sunday- 2 hours (1:30pm-3:30pm)
• 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.
• 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

Required QualificationsPreferred Qualifications

• 2 years experience

Benefit Overview

• 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!

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