Life Enrichment Assistant

Ebenezer • Hermantown, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pillars of Hermantown is Ebenezer's newest managed senior living community in northern Minnesota near Duluth and offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care options with 105 total apartments near major crossroads and amongst beautiful scenary. The Pillars creates purposeful lifestyles for our seniors with dedicated staff to meet their needs in a variety of ways. Come join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more significant lives!
The Life Enrichment Assistant role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social events and programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally. Located at Pillars of Hermantown in Hermantown, MN.
48 hours per two weeks, part-time schedule
Day/early evening shift
Every other weekend/Monday
Full Benefits

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.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED