Life Enrichment Assistant - AL

About the role

The Sycamore of River Falls is a full-service senior living community with 84 apartments including 68 blended independent and assisted living and 16 memory care apartments in a secured neighborhood on first floor. The property has four villa patio twin home units with two bedroom and three bedroom options for active, independent seniors. The apartment building consists of a variety of studios, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, and two-bedroom units. The underground parking garage has 50 parking stalls, maintenance rooms, and residents’ storage area. Managed by Ebenezer. This newer care facility is located in River Falls, WI.

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.

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

Requirements

• 5 years experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Early access to earned wages