Life Enrichment Assistant/Driver

About the role

Opened in 2018, Amira Choice Minnetonka is a 100 unit community that offers Independent and Assisted Living as well as Memory Care and Care Suites. Our beautiful location is just minutes from The Ridgedale Mall, St Louis Park, and near Highways 394 and 494 while close to public transportation. Managed by Ebenezer, we boast an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, meaningful lives.

Responsibilities

• Assists with leisure programs and activities: leads social events and activity programs.
• Conducts exercise class for residents.
• Communicates and coordinates activity/leisure programs with all departments.
• Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
• Documents as required.
• Offers suggestions and ideas to improve the events program to the Life Enrichment Director.
• 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.
• Drives Ebenezer van/bus for resident outings: reviews and completes Vehicle Requirements – Transporting Residents Checklist prior to each resident outing.
• Maintains a log of transportation services and tasks performed throughout the driving period.
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of passengers.
• Practices sound, safe judgment when performing transportation services including but not limited to: fire/disaster procedures and infection control procedures.
• Recognizes and acts appropriately on safety hazards and incidents.
• Follows all laws with regard to operating a motor vehicle.
• Immediately reports any traffic violations or accidents.

Qualifications

• None to 1 year of experience.
• Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications.
• Must be able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings.
• Current driver’s license (in good standing).
• Medical exam certification.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be insurable under the employer's auto insurance coverage.
• Must complete and pass in-house transportation curriculum course and pass driving evaluation within 30 days.
• Preferred: one to three years of experience.

Benefits

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! For additional information, see employee benefits page.

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, the organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is