City/State: Mankato, Minnesota Categories: Support & Facility Services Shift: Ebenezer Job Status: day/evening Req ID: 146287 Pay Range: Ebenezer **Job Overview** The **Pillars of Mankato** provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments for seniors in a specially designed community. We incorporate the seven components of wellness (emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental, and occupational) into our 118 units that make up The Pillars. Located near the crossroads of US 14 and 169, our community has its bus that residents can ride for our outings. The **Life Enrichment Assistant** reports to the Life Enrichment Director and assists with the implementation of quality pre-planned leisure and social events programming, designed to support senior living residents in maintaining their potential physically, socially, and mentally. Located in Mankato, MN. This position includes: + 40 hours per two-week pay period + Day/Evening Shift Hours + Every other weekend and holiday rotation **_Ebenezer Senior Living_** _is proud be voted 2022 StarTribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor thirteen 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._ **Responsibilities** + Assists with life enrichment programs and activities: + Leads social events and activity programs. + Conducts exercise class for residents. + Communicates and coordinates life enrichment programs with all departments. + Assists other departments with special events and family functions. + Documents as required. + Offers suggestions and ideas to the Life Enrichment Director to improve the programming. + Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents. + Assists with the planning and execution of individual, small or large group outings outside the building, including assisting residents with boarding and deboarding from vehicles safely. + Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents: + Encourages resident participation. + Reports change in resident attitude, mood, or physical status to appropriate staff. + Promotes resident independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills. + Assists residents in developing relationships and effectively socializing **Required Qualifications** + GED or High School Diploma + less than 1 year of experience **Preferred Qualifications** + 1 year experience **Benefit Overview** Ebenezer offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits **Compensation Disclaimer** An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. **EEO Statement** EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status