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.

About Us:

Ecumen Lakeview Commons consists of 82 assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 16 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services and is in Maplewood, Minnesota. Lakeview Commons has beautiful views of our wooded backyard and beautiful Beaver Lake.

Ecumen, a Minnesota based non-profit, 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. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Opportunity Details: 

Full-Time Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm 80 hours/pay period (every two weeks) Position works every Monday and Wednesday through Friday weekly, and every other Saturday & Tuesday. Position may work an occasional evening depending on business needs & events.  The targeted pay range for this job is $17 to $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, Sick & Safe Time, and paid holidays), 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: 

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