High School Intern Life Enrichment/Activities- Summer 2026, paid

Ebenezer•Lake City, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid summer internship for a High School junior in Southeast Minnesota interested in a career in Life Enrichment/Activities, Therapeutic Recreation, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or other Medical Careers. The internship focuses on working with older adults in a senior care setting. The intern will provide 1:1 companion visits, lead life enrichment programs, chaperone outings, and build meaningful relationships with residents. The position is with Lake City Care Center, owned by Mayo Clinic and managed by Ebenezer, a large senior living operator. The Care Center includes transitional care, long-term care, and memory care units.

Requirements

Going into senior year of High School Fall 2026 (in Minnesota)
Able to start June 15 and will end or around Aug 14, 2026. Some time off requests can be considered
Must have an interest in the Aging /Senior Services field , Rehab Therapy, Recreational Therapy or Healthcare
Interest in supporting, conversing, and bringing a caring attitude for our senior (older adults) residents/patients
Good clear communication skills
If offered, must be able to complete an onboarding new hire appt in Lake City, MN no later than 2 weeks before start date (certain immunizations, background checks, forms of ID for employment)
Basic computer skills: MS Office
Ability to lead small groups of residents in activities

Nice To Haves

Customer Service, healthcare, senior care work experience OR related volunteer or activities/club experience
Interest in staying on and growing with Ebenezer

Responsibilities

Create a project that intern would own to support Life Enrichment at our care facility
Facilitate and offer pet visits to patients
Assist senior-age residents during offsite outings
Invite/gather residents for group programs
Assist instructor during art groups
Assist Life Enrichment Director during outdoor visits
Help prep and organize social events or parties for residents and patients
Provide 1:1 visit with patients/residents
Assist instructors for music and bingo
Stock and offer independent leisure cart activities to patients and residents
Design and print Activities/Events Calendar
Share ideas, suggestions, questions, and insights during LE meetings
Be open and willing to share your skills and interests with residents
Collaborate with instructor to provide exercise group 2x a week
Facilitate activities and groups for long term care and transitional care patients
Complete manicures for patients and residents