Life Enrichment Assistant

Ebenezer•Minnetonka, MN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Terralume Signature Memory Care is a new, boutique community designed exclusively for individuals living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Located off Wayzata Boulevard in Minnetonka. We are building a team of compassionate, adaptable professionals who want to help shape something truly special. The Life Enrichment Assistant assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating the life enrichment programming which provides for the optimization of resident physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cognitive well-being. Life Enrichment Assistants help bring to life Ebenezer's cornerstones: Life Long Learning, Dimensions Program for Dementia Care, Crafted Culinary, Spiritual Care, Wellness and Intergenerational Programming.

Requirements

12 hours every two weeks ; Part Time
Every Sunday 10:00am-4:30pm

Nice To Haves

5 years experience

Responsibilities

Assists with life enrichment programs and activities:
Leads social events and activity programs.
Conducts exercise class for residents.
Communicates and coordinates life enrichment programs with all departments.
Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
Documents as required.
Offers suggestions and ideas to the Life Enrichment Director to improve the programming.
Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents.
Assists with the planning and execution of individual, small or large group outings outside the building, including assisting residents with boarding and deboarding from vehicles safely.
Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents:
Encourages resident participation.
Reports change in resident attitude, mood, or physical status to appropriate staff.
Promotes resident independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
Assists residents in developing relationships and effectively socializing