Life Enrichment Assistant / Recreation Assistant- PT
Schedule/Hours
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
About the Community
Harmony River
1555 Sherwood Street SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
The warm and inviting community of Harmony River is located in western Minnesota. There is a clear sense of comradery and community when you cross the threshold of this beautiful campus. As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
- Discounted employee meals
- Beautiful work environment
This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living with Memory Care, Care Center/Long Term Care, Long Term Care with Memory Care, Transitional Care/Rehab.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Implement assigned activities that help residents achieve "their best day", filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities
- Perform assigned work routines and daily assignments to meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including:
- Creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals
- Participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily
- Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one
- Take residents outdoors or out in the site community
- Participate in outings and special events
- Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading/writing letters etc.
- Provide one on one interaction with residents based on preferences
- Transport residents to other parts of the community
Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent
- Class B license or willingness to obtain within six months of hire as designated or required by site
- Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers
Pay
The estimated starting pay range for this role is $19.09 - $20.59 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS's typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee's qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.
Benefits
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- Education assistance programs
All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources