Full Time Activities/Life Enrichment Assistant Assistant l 64 hours/weeks l 10:30am - 7pm, some flexibility with hours if needed l Every other weekend Rotations

Ecumen is hiring a Life Enrichment Assistant for our newly acquired St. Benedict’s Community in St. Cloud which consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, and independent living.

About Us:

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

The targeted pay range for this job is $18- $20 per hour.

Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits (PTO and Sick & Safe Time), a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for delivering Life Enrichment programming designed to meet and honor the physical, social, spiritual, sensory and psychological needs of all residents based on an assessment of their individual needs and interests. Advocates and promotes resident participation and choice.

Essential job responsibilities include:

Assists with individual and group activities, transport residents, notifies, encourages and assures resident participation in appropriate recreational activities according to their individual needs and plan of care, and documents resident participation as appropriate.  Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop confidence to participate in individual and group activity programming.  Ensures residents arrive at scheduled activities, outings and appointments in a timely manner. Transporting residents as needed. Maintains supplies in an orderly manner, notifies supervisor of supply needs in a timely manner. Monitors daily and monthly calendars of events, outings and other recreational opportunities for residents. Assists and supports all workers and positions in the building; identifies what needs to be done and assists as.

Enrichment Assistant Minimum Required Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience caring for seniors Activity Assistant Certified, ADC, CTRC