Life Enrichment Assistant
Riley Crossing is a senior living community located in Chanhassen, MN near Hwy 101 and County Road 212. Opened in 2019, it hosts 134 units of Independent, Assisted Living, Enhanced and Memory Care in total. This location also offers on-site intergenerational child care and interactive programming with our seniors.
About the role
The Life Enrichment Assistant 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.
Schedule
- Part Time, 40 hours per two-week pay period
- Day shift: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM or 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Rotating weekends
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 the programming
- Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents:
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience (preferred)
Benefits
Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:
- 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
Additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Pay
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer is what will be honored.