Life Enrichment Assistant

Ebenezer•Lakeville, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fountains offers seniors 92 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care apartments. The Fountains and their exceptional staff are known for creating a warm, friendly, fun community. 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
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