Life Enrichment Specialist

Saint Therese•Corcoran, MN

1d•$22 - $30

About The Position

Want a role where you can Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love? Join Saint Therese and be a part of making a difference! Saint Therese of Corcoran is full of social vibrancy in an urban setting, distinctive living spaces and a variety of amenities to create an experience the resident is looking for to create their future home. The campus offers 153 independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. Amenities of the site include dining options, wellness center with pool, library, lounge area, golf simulator, salon, and wood shop area. Current positions available: Full-time: 10:30am - 7:00pm (80 hours/10 shifts per two week pay period) Saint Therese Corcoran webpage A Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for:

Requirements

Experience: Working with tenants with dementia preferred.
The ability to work as a positive team member with other staff is also necessary.
Skills in crafts, music, arts, and physical fitness.
Knowledge of small group dynamics.
Organizational skills.
Ability to learn and develop recreational and therapeutic skills.
Special knowledge, skills and abilities:
Ability to read English and follow diet cards, menus and production sheets.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate through oral and written skills
Able to meet physical demands of position.

Nice To Haves

Working with tenants with dementia preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement activity programs in all areas of the campus including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
Works closely with residents, families, and staff.
Creates monthly activity calendars and coordinates activity programs to meet the needs of the residents.
Decorates living community neighborhood seasonally.
Documents on progress of residents quarterly.