Life Enrichment Assistant/Driver

Fairview Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Ebenezer is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant II for Arbor Lane Memory Care and Specialty Care Assisted Living in Burnsville, MN. The role supports planning and delivering quality leisure and social events to help residents maintain physical, social, and mental well-being.

You will coordinate programs, encourage participation, support independence, and collaborate with the Activities Director. Strong memory care knowledge and good communication are essential; a valid driver’s license is

Qualifications

• Memory Care knowledge and compassion for seniors.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with MS Office.
• Excellent communication and social skills with residents.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates leisure programs, activities, exercise classes, and events for older adults in an assisted living residence.
• Encourages resident participation and reports changes in mood and physical status.
• Promotes independence and helps develop socialization.
• Engages residents and connects with them on shared interests; drives community bus/van.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Activities Director.

Skills

Memory Care knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication & social skills

Driver's License

Interacting with seniors

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Arbor Lane Memory Care and Specialty Care Assisted Living emphasizes the total well-being of our residents in a warm, newly updated and comfortable home. Our comfortable community is designed to accommodate those who become disoriented or may wander. We include a long tenured staff who believes in our mission to help seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier, more meaningful lives

The Life Enrichment Assistant II role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social events and programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally.

• 76 hours per two weeks
• Dayshift
• Rotating Weekends

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 the Activities Director

Required Qualifications

• Candidate that has strong knowledge and experience with Memory Care
• 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)

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 of 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

• 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!

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