Life Enrichment Assistant

Ebenezer offers a robust compensation package with excellent benefits and hourly wages ranging from $16.08 - $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/therapuetic event programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally. Located at Pillars of Lakeville in Lakeville, MN.This Activity Assistant position includes:

40 hours per two week pay period

Rotating weekends

Day/evening shift

Benefit eligible; https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits (paid time off, medical, dental, college funds, matching retirement, wellness reimbursement program)

Opened Spring of 2023, The Pillars of Lakeville brings the best of senior living to the Twin Cities’ fastest-growing south metro community, near Farmington, MN. This beautiful new building offers 100 senior apartments including independent and assisted living units as well as a carefully crafted memory care neighborhood on the first floor with a patio courtyard.Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place , and has received this honor fifteen 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.

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:

Current MN RN license or by start date

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers (3 week grace period for BLS)

Preferred:

Comfortable using Microsoft windows and electronic charting systems

Work experience in a patient support role, LPN or RN

Good written and verbal communication skills to get along with residents, families and physicians or providers

Ability to work with and have sensitivity to the needs of the geriatric population