Life Enrichment Assistant / Recreation Assistant

Presbyterian Homes & Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 26,298 - 28,364; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

HSA & FSA

Life insurance

Retirement with match

Holiday pay

Extended sick

Vision insurance

Disability

Education assistance

PTO

Same-day pay

EAP

College discounts

Learn to Live Resources

Job summary

Presbyterian Homes & Services' Lexington Landing in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant/Recreation Assistant to implement and monitor engaging resident activities and leisure programs in line with policies and best practices.

The role is on-call, reporting to the Life Enrichment Director, and supports residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care by creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, social interaction, and personal growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) required.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative.
• Good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
• Strong command of English for communication with residents and team.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities that provide meaning and joy for residents.
• Meet psychosocial and activity needs through routines and varied programming.
• Participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff daily.
• Assist residents with activities of their choice, individually or in groups.
• Take residents outdoors or on site community outings.
• Participate in outings and special events.
• Assist with errands, correspondence, reading/writing letters as needed.
• Provide one-on-one interaction based on resident preferences.
• Transport residents within the community.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Initiative

Good rapport

English language

Education

High School Diploma (or currently enrolled)

Job description

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Lexington Landing is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant/Recreation Assistant to join its team. The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for implementing and monitoring assigned life enrichment / leisure life programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

SCHEDULE/HOURS: On-Call

REPORTING STRUCTURE: Reports directly to Life Enrichment Director

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

Lexington Landing 900 Old Lexington Ave S St. Paul, MN 55116

Lexington Landing is conveniently situated at the base of Lexington Parkway at West 7th Street. Lexington Landing is owned by the J. A. Wedum Foundation and managed by PHS Management, LLC.

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:

• Access to bus route


• Discounted employee meals


• Free Fitness Center access

This community offers the following care options: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Assisted Living with Memory Care

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement assigned activities that help residents achieve “their best day”, filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities.


• Perform assigned work routines and daily assignments to meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including:
  
  
  
  • Creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals.
  
  
  
  


• Participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.


• Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one.


• Take residents outdoors or out in the site community.


• Participate in outings and special events.


• Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading/writing letters etc.


• Provide one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.


• Transport residents to other parts of the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent.


• Class B license or willingness to obtain within six months of hire as designated or required by site.


• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.


• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.


• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.


• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Pay Range

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $19.09 - $20.59 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA


• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans


• Life insurance (AD&D)


• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match


• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance


• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability


• Accident & hospitalization coverage


• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)


• Same-day pay


• Employee assistance program (EAP)


• College partnership educational discounts


• Access to Learn to Live Resources

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.