Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Maranatha Campus 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.

This position is 67 hours per pay period and includes working every other Saturday, with every Friday off. Need to contribute to planning monthly schedule, be independent in leading recreation programs for our LTC and Memory Care.

This is a very active job, need to be comfortable with walking and moving throughout the day.

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

Maranatha

5401 69th Avenue North

Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Maranatha is a unique community made up of assisted living apartments, linked to the newly rebuilt care center and transitional care where 24 hour skilled nursing care is provided.

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

• Access to bus route
• Off-street parking
• Discounted employee meals

This community offers the following care options : Assisted Living, Care Center / Long Term Care, Long Term Care with Memory Care, Transitional Care / Rehab, Senior Independent Living Apartments

Wage : $15.72-$18.97 / hour

Responsibilities

• Reponsibilities 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 :

o 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

• 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.

Last updated : 2024-04-27