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/therapuetic event programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally. Located at our new Pillars of Hermantown Senior living in Hermantown, MN.

This hybrid Activity Aide/Dining food services position includes:

• 64 hours every two weeks 
• Hybrid position; includes shifts in Culinary as a Culinary assistant
• Day shift
• Every other weekend
• Benefit eligible; https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits  (paid time off, medical, dental, college funds, matching retirement, wellness reimbursement program)

The Pillars of Hermantown is Ebenezer's newest managed senior living community in northern Minnesota and will offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care options with 105 total apartments near major crossroads and amongst beautiful scenary. The Pillars creates purposeful lifestyles for our seniors with dedicated staff to meet their needs in a variety of ways.  Come join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more significant 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.

• 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

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