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 Riley Crossing Senior Living in St.Louis Park, MN.

• 40 hours per two weeks 
• Monday-Wednesday 10:00am-4:00pm
• Weekends as needed
• 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.

• 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