Life Enrichment Activities Assistant Saint Paul, MN, US 3 days agoPart

Great Lakes Management • Saint Paul, MN

51d • $19 - $21

About The Position

Responsible to assist the Life Enrichment Director in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident's social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
• Experience working with individuals living with dementia, or a willingness to complete dementia-specific training.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Complete DOT assessment
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident's best interest.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good work ethic.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
• Assess resident's recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors.
• Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
• Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
• Maintain the bus interior and exterior. Report maintenance needs in timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed