What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Life Enrichment Assistant / Recreation Assistant position at Presbyterian Homes & Services?
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At Croixdale, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry-focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community. You benefit from a close-knit community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth.
This role will primarily provide coverage for later afternoon/evening hours and/or weekend hours, with some flexibility, for a total of 16 hours per week.
For decades, Croixdale has been a vital part of the warm and inviting Bayport community. Employees and residents enjoy the nearby views of the St. Croix River and the convenience of local restaurants.
This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care.
Address: 750 Highway 95 North, Bayport, MN 55003
As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
- Off-street parking (garage parking available for a monthly fee)
- Great Employee events & celebrations!
- Discounted employee meals
- Free Fitness Center access
Nearby towns include: Lake Elmo, Stillwater, Oak Park Heights, North Hudson & Hudson WI
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:
- Create 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.
- High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent.
- 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.
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- Education assistance programs
All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Salary : $19 - $21