Life Enrichment Assistant
About The Position
The Pillars of Lakeville brings the best of senior care & living to the Twin Cities' fastest-growing south metro community near Farmington, MN. This beautiful new assisted living building offers 100 senior apartments, including independent and assisted living units as well as a carefully crafted memory care neighborhood on the first floor with a patio courtyard. The Life Enrichment Assistant role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social events programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally. Located at Pillars of Lakeville in Lakeville, MN. 24 hours per two weeks Day/evening shift Every other weekend/Monday
Requirements
- Candidate that has strong knowledge and experience with Memory Care
- Solid understanding of basic Microsoft /computer programs
- Ability to interact effectively and compassionately with senior living residents/tenants
- Must have good communication and social skills
- Must be comfortable leading activities with older residents
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED preferred, but willing to consider others with the right skills and/or previous related work experience
- One to three years previous experience either; working with older adults, leading activities, or working in a therapy or recreation role preferred or having formal related education
- Preference is given to candidates with previous experience with memory loss care
- Work experience in a customer service setting
Responsibilities
- Coordinates leisure programs, activities, exercise classes, and special events for older adults in an assisted living residence.
- Encourages resident participation, and reports changes in residents' mood and physical status.
- Promotes independence and helps develop socialization
- Takes initiative to engage residents and find commonalities to connect on
- Drives community bus/van
- Other duties as assigned by Activities Director
Benefits
- Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!
- Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebennezercares.org/employee-benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
