Activities & Life Enrichment Assistant, Part-Time

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:

Abiitan is an Ecumen community located in the heart of the Mill City District of Downtown Minneapolis. Abiitan provides three levels of care which fulfills our goal of being an Age in Place community. Independent Living77 residences Assisted Living28 residences Memory Care20 residences. Abiitan is one block from the Mississippi River and Stone Arch Bridge two blocks from the Guthrie Theater and just steps away from all the cultures arts and events that downtown living has to offer.

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 Minnesotas 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:

• Part-Time
• Shift: 9:30am-6:00pm
• 32 hours bi-weekly
• Working two weekdays per week

Pay:

• The targeted pay range for this job is $18.50 to $20.50 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 benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time an Employee Assistance Program other well-being resources. Learn more at 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.
  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 17 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 Residents 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

  Required Experience:

  Junior IC

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