Life Enrichment Assistant

Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant | Full Time | 8a-4:30p | Mankato MN.

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. This position is responsible for advocating and promoting resident participation and choice.

About Us:

Ecumen Pathstone is hiring a Life Enrichment Assistant. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare, hospice, as well as a supply store- all within the Mankato, MN area.

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Opportunity Details:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p. Every 4th Saturday rotation, with the following Monday off. Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $17.00 - $19.00 per hour.
  
  
  
  • Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.
  
  
  
  
• Benefits: 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, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Leads and 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.
2. Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop confidence to participate in individual and group activity programming.
3. Ensures residents arrive at scheduled activities, outings and appointments in a timely manner. Transporting residents as needed.
4. Maintains supplies in an orderly manner, notifies supervisor of supply needs in a timely manner.
5. Monitors daily and monthly calendars of events, outings and other recreational opportunities for residents.
6. Assists and supports all workers and positions in the building; identifies what needs to be done and assists as needed.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• 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:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience caring for seniors
• Activity Assistant Certified, ADC, CTRC