Life Enrichment Assistant

Ebenezer•Plymouth, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Opened in 2018, Amira Choice of Plymouth is one of our newest senior communities. We are located at the intersection of Old Rockford Road and Highway 55 in the Northwest suburb of Plymouth, MN. We offer 94 units of Independent, Assisted Living as well as Memory Care and Care Suites. Boasting an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives. Managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota's largest senior living operator. Assists the Life Enrichment Director 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

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