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 wages ranging from $16 - $21 / hour. Wage determinations will be based on similar experience
We are looking for a Life Enrichment Assistant to join our team in Mankato, MN! This position assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and evaluating the
life enrichment programming which provides for the optimization of resident physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cognitive well-being. Life Enrichment Assistants help bring to life Ebenezer's cornerstones: Life Long Learning, Dimensions Program for Dementia Care, Crafted Culinary, Spiritual Care, Wellness and Intergenerational Programming. This activities schedule includes;
- 30 hours every two weeks
- Part time, Day/Early evening shifts
- Includes every other weekend and holiday rotation
- Partial Benefit Eligible: (paid time off, matching retirement monies, Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access!) https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
The Pillars of Mankato provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments for seniors in a specially designed community. We incorporate the seven components of wellness (emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental, and occupational) into our 118 units that make up The Pillars. Located near the crossroads of US 14 and 169, our community has its bus that residents can ride for our outings.
Ebenezer Senior Living is proud be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor fifteen 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.
- Assists with life enrichment programs and activities
- Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents
- Other duties as assigned and directed
Required:
- 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:
- 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
