Overview

• Ebenezer offers a robust compensation package with excellent benefits and hourly wages ranging from $ 16.75 to $23.00 per hour. Wage determinations will be based on similar experiences.

We are looking for a Life Enrichment Assistant II to join our team! This role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social events programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally.

• 33 hours every 2 weeks

• Day/Evening hours

• Every other weekend and holidays

• Partial Benefits: (Paid Time Off, Matching Retirement monies,Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access!) https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Arbors at Ridges Assisted Living is located on the Ebenezer Ridges Burnsville Campus near Fairview Ridges Hospital. Arbors at Ridges offers 62 breathtaking apartments. We have a well-established community with warm residents, and a dedicated and seasoned staff! We are committed to well-rounded healthcare and successfully communicate with residents to promote high quality of life.

Ebenezer is proud to 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

• Coordinates leisure programs, activities, exercise classes, and special events for older adults in an assisted living residence

• Drives Ebenezer van for resident outings

• Encourages resident participation, and reports changes in residents' mood and physical status

• Promotes independence and helps develop socialization

• Other duties as assigned by Life Enrichment Director

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• 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

• Current drivers license in good standing

Preferred Skills:

• 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

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As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is driven to heal, discover and educate for longer, healthier and meaningful lives for seniors. Ebenezer’s almost 4,000 employees work as a team to provide the highest quality care to those we serve. Our employees don’t work simply to collect a paycheck; they truly work to make a difference in the lives of older adults in their communities. A culture of caring for others is grounded in our values of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.

We are located in Minnesota, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin hosting a variety of community settings such as; Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory, Transitional and Long term Care. Additionally we offer Adult and Intergenerational Day programs, Community-based services, Management and Consulting Services and The Ebenezer Foundation. Because of our size, variety of community settings, and our partnership with Fairview Health Services https://www.fairview.org we can offer opportunities for career growth and reinvention.

If you share our commitment to quality care for older adults, there’s a place for you at Ebenezer!

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/DisabledAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Job Locations US-MN-Burnsville

Requisition ID 2024-136170

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago (8/22/2024 2:13 PM)

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date Support & Facility Services

Community Arbors at Ridges

Shift day/evening

Hours per 2 weeks 33.6

Department Life Enrichment