What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Assistant position at Ebenezer?
- Ebenezer offers a robust compensation package with excellent benefits and hourly wages ranging from $16.08 - 21.00 / hour. Wage determinations will be based on similar experiences.
The Life Enrichment Assistant role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social events programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally. Located at Pillars of Lakeville in Lakeville, MN.
- 64 hours per two weeks
- Flexible shifts; 4-10 hour shifts
- Day/evening shift
- Every other weekend
- Benefits; https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Ebenezer Senior Living is proud be voted 2022 StarTribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor thirteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.
Opened Spring of 2023, The Pillars of Lakeville brings the best of senior living to the Twin Cities’ fastest-growing south metro community, near Farmington, MN. This beautiful new building offers 100 senior apartments including independent and assisted living units as well as a carefully crafted memory care neighborhood on the first floor with a patio courtyard.
- 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 Activities Director
Required Skills:
- 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
Preferred Skills:
- 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 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
Salary : $16 - $21
