Life Enrichment Assistant

Overview

• Ebenezer offers a robust compensation package with excellent benefits and hourly wages ranging from $15.70 - $21.00 / hour. Wage determinations will be based on similar experiences.

The Life Enrichment Assistant role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social event/therapuetic programs, designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally. Our beautiful and large senior living is located in Minneapolis, MN.

• 8 hours every two weeks, part-time

• Partial Benefits; https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

• Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access!

Ebenezer Senior Living is proud be voted 2022 StarTribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor thirteen years in a row. We're 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.

Opened in 2018, Amira Choice Minnetonka is a 100 unit 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.

Responsibilities/Job Description

• 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

• Other duties as assigned by Activities Director

Qualifications

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

• Ability to drive 16 passenger bus

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