Life Enrichment Assistant/Driver

Ebenezer•Fridley, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ebenezer is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to join the senior assisted living team at Willows Bend in Fridley, Minnesota. The position assists with planning and implementing a quality leisure and social events program intended to help residents maintain their physical, social, and mental potential. It also drives the Ebenezer bus for resident outings. The schedule is 48 hours every two weeks, part-time, with day and early-evening hours. The stated block schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; weekends may be needed. The role requires a current driver’s license in good standing, medical exam certification, and successful completion of an in-house transportation curriculum and driving evaluation within 30 days. Willows Bend Senior Living offers 136 apartment homes and amenities, with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community is located in Fridley, Minnesota, near the M Health Fairview Fridley Clinic and public transportation.

Requirements

Zero to one year of previous experience.
Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications.
Ability to work irregular hours, including occasional weekends and evenings.
Current driver’s license in good standing.
Medical exam certification.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be insurable under the employer’s auto insurance coverage.
Must complete and pass the in-house transportation curriculum course and driving evaluation within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of previous experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with leisure programs and activities.
Lead social events and activity programs.
Conduct exercise classes for residents.
Communicate and coordinate activity and leisure programs with all departments.
Assist other departments with special events and family functions.
Complete required documentation.
Offer suggestions and ideas to the Life Enrichment Director to improve the events program.
Encourage residents to participate in activities.
Report changes in residents’ attitudes, moods, or physical status to appropriate staff.
Promote resident independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
Assist residents in developing relationships and socializing effectively.
Drive the Ebenezer van or bus for resident outings.
Review and complete the Vehicle Requirements – Transporting Residents Checklist before each resident outing.
Maintain a log of transportation services and tasks performed during the driving period.
Ensure the safety and welfare of passengers.
Use sound, safe judgment when providing transportation, including following fire/disaster and infection-control procedures.
Recognize and respond appropriately to safety hazards and incidents.
Follow all laws governing motor vehicle operation.
Immediately report traffic violations or accidents.