Life Enrichment Assistant

Ebenezer is 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.

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 Riley Crossing Senior Living in River Falls, WI.

• 32 hours per two weeks 
• Day/early evening shift; 8 hour shifts
• Every other weekend

The Sycamore of River Falls is a growing, full-service senior living community with 84 apartments including 68 blended independent and assisted living and 16 memory care apartments in a secured neighborhood on first floor. The property has four villa patio twin home units with two bedroom and three bedroom options for active, independent seniors. The apartment building consists of a variety of studios, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, and two-bedroom units. The underground parking garage has 50 parking stalls, maintenance rooms, and residents’ storage area.

Responsibilities:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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

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

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.

Salary : $17 - $24