Life Enrichment Assistant

Overview:

• Ebenezer offers a robust compensation package with excellent benefits and wages ranging from $16 - $21 / hour. Wage determinations will be based on similar experience

We are looking for a Life Enrichment Assistant to join our team in Wayzata, MN! This position 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. This activities assistant schedule includes;

• 20 hours every two weeks

• Part time, Day/Early Evening shifts; Every Wednesday 4 PM - 7 PM
• Includes every other weekend roation; 10 AM - 4 PM
• Partial Benefit Eligible: (paid time off, matching retirement monies, Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access!) ~~~

The Trails of Orono Senior Living community is located in a serene wooded setting just west of Minneapolis near Highways 12 and I-494 in Wayzata, MN. Managed by Ebenezer, we host 59 units among our Independent/Assisted Living and Memory care residential settings. Our exceptional and tenured caregivers believe in Ebenezer’s mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives.

Ebenezer Senior Living is proud be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor fifteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

• Assists with life enrichment programs and activities

• Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents

• Other duties as assigned and directed

Qualifications:

Required:

• Solid understanding of basic Microsoft /computer programs

• Ability to interact effectively and compassionately with senior living residents/tenants

• Must have good communication and social skills

• Must be comfortable leading activities with older residents

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but willing to consider others with the right skills and/or previous related work experience

• One to three years previous experience either; working with older adults, leading activities, or working in a therapy or recreation role preferred or having formal related education

• Preference is given to candidates with previous experience with memory loss care

• Work experience in a customer service setting