Life Enrichment Assistant, Part-Time

Ecumen; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to deliver programming that meets the physical, social, spiritual, sensory, and psychological needs of residents based on individual assessments, while advocating for participation and choice.

This part-time role will support activity planning, transportation, and collaboration with staff to maintain calendars and ensure a welcoming, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility (HIPAA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with individual and group activities, transport residents, encourage participation, and document resident participation.
• Help residents develop social connections and confidence in activities.
• Ensure residents arrive at activities on time; transport residents as needed.
• Maintain supplies and notify supervisor of needs in a timely manner.
• Monitor daily and monthly calendars of events and outings for residents.
• Support other workers and roles in the building as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for delivering Life Enrichment programming designed to meet and honor the physical, social, spiritual, sensory and psychological needs of all residents based on an assessment of their individual needs and interests. This position is responsible for advocating and promoting resident participation and choice.

About Us

Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood consists of 120 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 30 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services.

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Opportunity Details

Schedule

• Part-Time
• Shift: 10:00am-6:00pm
• 50 hours bi-weekly
• Position works various weekdays, every other weekend & rotating holidays.

Pay

• The targeted pay range for this job is $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.
• Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

• Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our part-time team members including dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Leads and assists with individual and group activities, transport residents, notifies, encourages and assures resident participation in appropriate recreational activities according to their individual needs and plan of care, and documents resident participation as appropriate.
2. Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop confidence to participate in individual and group activity programming.
3. Ensures residents arrive at scheduled activities, outings and appointments in a timely manner. Transporting residents as needed.
4. Maintains supplies in an orderly manner, notifies supervisor of supply needs in a timely manner.
5. Monitors daily and monthly calendars of events, outings and other recreational opportunities for residents.
6. Assists and supports all workers and positions in the building; identifies what needs to be done and assists as needed.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience caring for seniors
• Activity Assistant Certified, ADC, CTRC

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