Activities/Life Enrichment Assistant
About The Position
Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do. The targeted pay range for this job is $16 - $19.50 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education. Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for S ick & S afe time , an Employee Assistance Program , other well-being resources . Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/
Requirements
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
- Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous experience caring for seniors
- Activity Assistant Certified, ADC, CTRC
Responsibilities
- Leads and assists with individual and group activities, transport residents, notifies, encourages and assures resident participation in appropriate recreational activities according to their individual needs and plan of care, and documents resident participation as appropriate.
- Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop confidence to participate in individual and group activity programming.
- Ensures residents arrive at scheduled activities, outings and appointments in a timely manner.
- Transporting residents as needed.
- Maintains supplies in an orderly manner, notifies supervisor of supply needs in a timely manner.
- Monitors daily and monthly calendars of events, outings and other recreational opportunities for residents.
- Assists and supports all workers and positions in the building; identifies what needs to be done and assists as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- paid time off for Sick & Safe time
- Employee Assistance Program
- other well-being resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
