Activity Assistant

Ebenezer is 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/therapeutic 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;

• Casual / on call
• Day shift
• Must pick up three shifts per month

Lake City Care Center is nestled near the picturesque Lake Pepin in southeast Minnesota. As part of the esteemed Mayo Clinic Health System and managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota’s leading senior living operator with a century-long commitment to exceptional service. Our skilled nursing facility can provide care for up to 90 residents across our Transitional Care and Long-term care units, supported by a dedicated team committed to Ebenezer’s mission of fostering longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives through healing, discovery, and education. Join our experienced healthcare professionals and help us expand our TCU unit.

2023 Deficiency Free MN MDH Annually Survey

CMS 3-star facility with a 4-star rating for staffing excellence and 4 star quality rating

Lake City Care Center Careers (ebenezercares.org)

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 compliance with state and federal regulations regarding medical record documentation and participation
• Assists in completing MDS, Assessments, Care Plans, and Progress notes for Active Living
• Completes and updates participation records
• Gather information from other team members 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 transportation 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 appropriately 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 responsibilities as assigned (order and cleanliness

Required:

• 0-1 years of experience
• Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications

Preferred:

• Associate Degree - Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or related field
• 1-3 years of experience

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebennezercares.org/employee-benefits

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Salary : $16 - $19