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Ecumen · 3 weeks ago

Life Enrichment / Activities Assistant

Mankato, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17/hr - $19/hr

Ecumen is a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing and healthcare. The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for delivering Life Enrichment programming to meet the needs and interests of residents and promoting their participation in activities.

Health CareHome Health CareMedical Device

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

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 needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Activity Assistant CertifiedPrevious experience caring for seniorsEffective communicationHigh school diplomaGED

Required

Must be 16 years of age or older

Valid Drivers License, proof of insurance and satisfactory motor vehicle record

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