Job Information
Ebenezer Life Enrichment Assistant in St Louis Park, Minnesota
Overview
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 Riley Crossing Senior Living in St.Louis Park, MN.
40 hours per two weeks
Day/early evening shift, Thursday - Sunday
Every weekend
Benefits; https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
When you come to work at Ebenezer, we promise to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others. Named as a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 13th time, Ebenezer is Minnesota’s largest senior living organization with over 100 years of excellent service, and we’re growing at an unprecedented rate!
TowerLight Senior Living is located in historic St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Only 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, we are near public transportation and the crossroads of Highways 7 and 100. Our community offers 115 units of beautifully appointed Independent Living Apartments, innovative Assisted Living Apartments, state-of-the art Memory Care and Enhanced Care Suites (as well as an intergenerational day care). Our tenured team ensures a strong commitment to delivering high end comfort and the best senior care available for our residents.
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
Takes initiative to engage residents and find commonalities to connect on
Drives community bus/van
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 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
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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-St Louis Park
Requisition ID 2025-142637
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 1 week ago (1/17/2025 8:05 AM)
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date Support & Facility Services
Community TowerLight on Wooddale Ave
Shift day
Hours per 2 weeks 40
Department Life Enrichment