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 units and 16 memory care apartments in a secured neighborhood on the first floor. The property also features four villa patio twin home units with two-bedroom and three-bedroom options for active, independent seniors. The apartment building offers a variety of studios, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, and two-bedroom units. The underground parking garage includes 50 parking stalls, maintenance rooms, and a 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 life enrichment programming to optimize 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 classes 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 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 changes 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

Required Qualifications

• Experience in senior living or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience

Benefits

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