What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Assistant position at Ebenezer?
Opened in 2018, Amira Choice Minnetonka is a 100 unit senior community that offers Independent and Assisted Living as well as Memory Care and Care Suites. Our beautiful location is just minutes from The Ridgedale Mall, St Louis Park, and near Highways 394 and 494 while close to public transportation. Managed by Ebenezer, we boast an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, meaningful lives.Oversees Resident Centered Care.
The Life Enrichment Assistant role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social /activities events programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally. Located in Minnetonka, MN.
- 54 hours per two weeks
- Day shift
- Rotating weekends
- Generous full benefits package
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Current Driver's License (in good standing)
- Ability to Drive a 14 passenger van
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
Benefit Overview
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
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. 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.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Qualifications:
$16.78-$23.50 / Hourly
Salary : $17 - $24