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Ebenezer Life Enrichment Assistant in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Overview
- Ebenezer offers a robust compensation package with excellent benefits and hourly wages ranging from $16.00 - $21.00 / hour. Wage determinations will be based on similar experiences.
The Life Enrichment Assistant role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social event/therapuetic programs, designed to assist Senior Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally at our Pillars of Prospect Park community in Minneapolis, MN.
Casual / On Call
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Opened in 2020, the Pillars of Prospect Park is conveniently located off the light rail transit station and close to the metro bus near the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, MN. This senior living community features 133 Independent living, 106 assisted living and 44 memory care apartments. Two buildings, make up this vibrant community and also encompasses an on-site Intergenerational Child Care Center. Join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives.
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.
Encourages resident participation, and reports changes in residents' mood and physical status.
Promotes independence and helps develop socialization
Other duties as assigned by Activities 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
Work experience in a customer service setting
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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-Minneapolis
Requisition ID 2024-138827
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 2 months ago (10/22/2024 11:24 AM)
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date Support & Facility Services
Community The Pillars of Prospect Park
Shift day/evening
Hours per 2 weeks Casual
Department Life Enrichment