Life Enrichment Assistant

Ebenezer • Mankato, MN

11d

About The Position

The Pillars of Mankato provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments for seniors in a specially designed community. We incorporate the seven components of wellness (emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental, and occupational) into our 118 units that make up The Pillars. Located near US 14 and 169's crossroads, located in Mankato, MN.
The Life Enrichment Assistant 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
This Life Enrichment schedule includes;
24 hours per two weeks ; Part Time
Every other weekend and holiday rotation

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.
• 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

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees