Life Enrichment Assistant - Ebenezer

• Ebenezer offers a robust compensation package with excellent benefits and hourly wages ranging from $16.08 - 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 events programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally. Located at Pillars of Lakeville  in Lakeville, MN.

This part-time schedule includes:

• 40 hours per two weeks
• Day shift
• Every other weekend
• Benefits; https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits 

Opened Spring of 2023, The Pillars of Lakeville brings the best of senior living to the Twin Cities’ fastest-growing south metro community, near Farmington, MN. This beautiful new building offers 100 senior apartments including independent and assisted living units as well as a carefully crafted memory care neighborhood on the first floor with a patio courtyard. 

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.

• 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
• Takes initiative to engage residents and find commonalities to connect on
• Drives community bus/van
• Other duties as assigned by Activities Director
• Performs other duties as assigned and directed

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 Driver's License (in good standing) 
• Ability to Drive a 14 passenger van

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