Life Enrichment Assistant / Recreation Assistant
About The Position
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) – Shorewood Landing is seeking a part-time Life Enrichment Assistant to implement and monitor assigned life enrichment and leisure programming for residents in accordance with regulations, established policies and procedures, and best practices. The role supports residents’ psychosocial and activity needs by helping create meaningful relationships, engaging pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, social interaction, learning, fun, personal routines, spontaneous activities, and Household rituals. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, including some weekend hours per month, and reports to the Life Enrichment Director. The estimated starting pay range is $19.09–$20.59 per hour; actual pay depends on individual qualifications and market conditions and may change. PHS is a nonprofit, faith-based organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving older adults through senior living communities and home and community services in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for planned programs.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative, and ability to build rapport with residents, staff, families, and volunteers.
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’s mission and operating philosophies.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with customers.
Responsibilities
- Implement assigned activities that help residents achieve their best day through meaningful relationships and activities.
- Complete assigned work routines and daily assignments to meet residents’ and the Household’s psychosocial and activity needs.
- Create opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity, and Household rituals.
- Participate in daily Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household.
- Assist residents with activities of their choice, including group, individual, or one-on-one activities.
- Take residents outdoors or into the site community.
- Participate in outings and special events.
- Complete miscellaneous resident support tasks, such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, and reading or writing letters.
- Provide one-on-one interaction with residents based on their preferences.
- Transport residents to other parts of the community.
Benefits
- Vision insurance for eligible part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage for eligible part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
- Accident and hospitalization coverage for eligible part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
- Education assistance programs for eligible part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
- Accrued paid time off (PTO) for all employees.
- Same-day pay.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- College partnership educational discounts.
- Access to Learn to Live resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
