What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Ebenezer?
Ebenezer-Lake City Care Center TCU LTC offers a robust benefits package and wages ranging from $15.73 - 17.54 / hour.
We are seeking an Activity Assistant to support our adult residents in our Skilled Nursing Facility in Lake City, MN! This role assists with implementation of quality leisure/social events program designed to assist residents in maintaining their personal potential both physically, socially, and mentally. This position will also drvie company van/bus for resident outings.
This patient support schedule includes;
- 64 hours in two weeks
- Day shift
- Every other weekend (sat/sunday) and holiday rotations
- Full Benefits package (paid time off, medical, dental, matching retirement monies, college education scholarships, wellness reimbursement program) https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
- Reimbursement of previous costs to take a CNA course /state NA exams, if this is your first time requesting reimbursement
When you come to work at Ebenezer, we promise to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others. Named as a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 12th time, Ebenezer is Minnesota’s largest senior living organization with over 100 years of excellent service, and we’re growing at an unprecedented rate!
Lake City Care Center is owned by the Mayo Clinic Health System with the daily operations managed by Ebenezer. At any given time, as many as 90 people call our beautiful, vibrant and welcoming Long Term and Transitional Care Center their home. Our care center is connected to a Mayo clinic and hospital, so residents don't have to leave the building for a clinic appointment or emergency care if needed.
- Assists with leisure programs and activities
- Leads social events and activity programs
- Communicates and coordinates activity/leisure programs with all departments
- Gathers and transports residents for programs and activities
- Assists other departments with special events and family functions
- Documents as required
- Offers suggestions and ideas to improve the events program to the Director of Active Living
- Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of the residents
- Encourages residents participation
- Reports change in resident attitude, mood or physical status to appropriate staff
- Promotes residents independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills
- Assists residents in developing relationships and effectively socializing
- Assists with virtual visits upon recommendations of Active Living Coordinators and Active Living Director
- Assists in implementing pet visits based on recommendations of Active Living Coordinators and Active Living Director
- Assists Active Living Coordinators in maintaining compiance with state and federal regulations regarding medical record decumentation and participation
- Assists in completing MDS, Assissments, Care Plans, and Progress notes for Active Living
- Completes and updates participation records
- Gather information from other team memebers as it relates to residents' needs
- Drives company van/bus for resident outings
- Reviews and completes Vehicle Requirements - Transporting Residents Checklist prior to each resident outing
- Maintains a log of tansportation services and tasks performed throughout the driving period
- Responsible for the safety and welfare of passengers
- Practices sound, safe judgement when performing transportation services including but not limited to: fire/disaster procedures and infection control procedures
- Recognizes and acts appropiately on safety hazards and incidents
- Follows all laws regarding operating a motor vehicle
- Immediately reports any traffic violations or accidents
- Other duties as assigned and directed
- Responds to resident and building emergencies per building policies and procedures
- Adheres to applicable rules and regulations
- Takes photos of new admits
- Assists with transportation of residents to and from dining areas
- Performs environmental and other resonsibilities as assigned (order and cleanliness)
Required:
- 0-1 years of experience
- Current Driver's License (in good standing)
- Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications
Preferred:
- Associate Degree - Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or related field
- 1-3 years of experience
Salary : $16 - $18
