Life Enrichment Assistant
About The Position
Autumn Glen Senior Living in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is seeking a full-time Life Enrichment Assistant. The role helps facilitate day-to-day programs and scheduled events and contributes to a supportive community where residents feel at home. This is a full-time day-shift position that includes working every other weekend and a holiday rotation. Pay is $17.50–$18.20 per hour, depending on experience. The assistant supports Life Enrichment programming, encourages resident engagement, helps with outings and transportation, and communicates resident needs and concerns to the Director of Life Enrichment. The role has no direct reports. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals, as well as occasional outdoor work in varying weather. Physical duties include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing up to 50 pounds, and kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required upon request. Autumn Glen Senior Living has served Coon Rapids since 2015 and offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, care suites, and respite care. Its Platinum Service® program emphasizes courteous, responsive, competent, timely, and caring service to residents and their families.
Requirements
- Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
- Fluent in English, verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
- Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
- Ability to execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively.
- General computer literacy.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays upon request.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to lift, carry, and pull up to 30 pounds at times and push up to 50 pounds at times.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods, stand and walk for prolonged periods, kneel, crouch, reach, and alternate between standing and sitting.
Nice To Haves
- More than one year of experience in social or recreational programming in health care or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with coordinating and implementing Life Enrichment programs.
- Facilitate scheduled activities in coordination with other departments.
- Promote positive interaction between residents, families, and community groups.
- Encourage resident participation and assist with resident outings.
- Adapt activities and communication to each resident’s needs, preferences, and engagement style.
- Assist with setting up and breaking down special events.
- Support residents with transportation to appointments and outings.
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Life Enrichment about residents’ needs and concerns.
- Document resident participation in the Resident Engagement Record.
- Maintain the appearance of activity areas, program supplies, and equipment.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Healthcare insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous paid time off
- Same Day Pay through RAIN instant pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
