Activities /Life Enrichment Assistant

About the organization

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, Ecumen ranks as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization. The team makes a meaningful impact, supporting the mission to serve older adults while fostering inclusivity and belonging.

About the role

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for delivering Life Enrichment programming designed to meet and honor the physical, social, spiritual, sensory and psychological needs of all residents based on an assessment of their individual needs and interests. This position advocates and promotes resident participation and choice.

Schedule

Full‑time, 32 hours/week with an every‑other‑weekend rotation (4‑hour shifts on the weekend). Day shift.

Responsibilities

• Leads and assists with individual and group activities, transports residents, notifies, encourages and assures resident participation in appropriate recreational activities according to their individual needs and plan of care, and documents resident participation as appropriate.
• Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop confidence to participate in individual and group activity programming.
• Ensures residents arrive at scheduled activities, outings and appointments in a timely manner; transports residents as needed.
• Maintains supplies in an orderly manner and notifies the supervisor of supply needs in a timely manner.
• Monitors daily and monthly calendars of events, outings and other recreational opportunities for residents.
• Assists and supports all workers and positions in the building; identifies what needs to be done and assists as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Qualifications: Must be 16 years of age or older; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility, including but not limited to Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right‑to‑Know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, and Fair Housing laws and regulations.
• Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; previous experience caring for seniors; Activity Assistant Certified (ADC, CTRC).

Pay

The targeted pay range for this position is $17.00 – $20.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new‑hire pay, including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to its part‑time team members, including dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off, a generous 6 % 401(k) match, and other well‑being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.