On-Call Life Enrichment Assistant / Recreation Assistant

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Highland Path is seeking an On-Call Life Enrichment Assistant/Recreation Assistant to implement and monitor life enrichment and leisure programming for residents, ensuring compliance with regulations and established policies.

About This Community

Highland Path, located at 1925 Norfolk Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartment homes. The community supports seniors in maintaining independence while providing amenities to keep residents engaged and active. Nearby towns include Roseville, Richfield, Mendota Heights, and Maplewood.

Responsibilities

• Implement assigned activities to help residents achieve meaningful days filled with relationships and engagement.
• Create diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth, learning, fun, personal routines, and household rituals.
• Participate in daily Chat Circles with residents and staff.
• Assist residents with group, individual, or one-on-one activities of their choice.
• Take residents outdoors or into the community.
• Participate in outings and special events.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, and reading/writing letters.
• Provide one-on-one interaction based on resident 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.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative, and good rapport with residents, staff, families, and volunteers.
• Compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English for effective communication.

Pay

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $19.09 - $20.59 per hour, depending on qualifications and market conditions.

Benefits

• Full-time (30+ hours/week): Health, dental, HSA & FSA, employer HSA contribution, life insurance (AD&D), retirement with employer match, holiday pay, and extended sick leave.
• Part-time (20-29 hours/week): Vision insurance, voluntary short-term & long-term disability, accident & hospitalization coverage, and education assistance programs.
• All employees: Paid time off (PTO), same-day pay, employee assistance program (EAP), college partnership discounts, and access to Learn to Live resources.

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota. PHS provides housing, care, and services for older adults through 60 senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, serving over 41,800 individuals. PHS also co-owns Genevive, Minnesota’s largest geriatric primary care practice, and is recognized as an innovative leader in senior care.