Life Enrichment Assistant/Driver
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Ebenezer
Minnetonka, MN, US
Summary
The Life Enrichment Assistant plans and implements leisure and social programs to support the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents. Additionally, the role involves driving the community bus for resident outings while ensuring passenger safety and maintaining accurate transportation logs.
Job Description
Job Overview
Opened in 2018, Amira Choice Minnetonka is a 100 unit community that offers Independent and Assisted Living as well as Memory Care and Care Suites. Our beautiful location is just minutes from The Ridgedale Mall, St Louis Park, and near Highways 394 and 494 while close to public transportation. Managed by Ebenezer, we boast an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, meaningful lives.
Assists with the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social events program designed to assist residents in maintaining their personal potential both physically, socially and mentally. Additionally drives Ebenezer bus for resident outings.
This schedule includes:
- 40 hours per two weeks
- day shift
- weekends as needed
Responsibilities
- Assists with leisure programs and activities:
- Leads social events and activity programs.
- Conducts exercise class for residents.
- Communicates and coordinates activity/leisure programs with all departments.
- Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
- Documents as required.
- Offers suggestions and ideas to improve the events program to the Life Enrichment Director.
- 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.
- Drives Ebenezer van/bus for resident outings:
- Reviews and completes Vehicle Requirements – Transporting Residents Checklist prior to each resident outing.
- Maintains a log of transportation services and tasks performed throughout the driving period.
- Responsible for the safety and welfare of passengers.
- Practices sound, safe judgment when performing transportation services including but not limited to: fire/disaster procedures and infection control procedures.
- Recognizes and acts appropriately on safety hazards and incidents.
- Follows all laws with regard to operating a motor vehicle.
- Immediately reports any traffic violations or accidents.
Required Qualifications
- None to 1 Year
- Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications
- Must be able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings
- Drivers License Current Driver’s License (in good standing)
- Medical Exam Certification
- Must be at least 18-years old
- Must be insurable under the employers Auto Insurance Coverage
- Must complete and pass in-house transportation curriculum course and pass driving evaluation. within 30 Days
Preferred Qualifications
- One to Three Years
Benefit Overview
Ebenezer offers a generous benefits 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. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Ebenezer is Minnesota’s leading senior living operator that has provided services and care to older adults for over 100 years. The care, programs and culture of the communities and programs that we manage are guided by Ebenezer’s mission, values and signature Cornerstones.
Ebenezer helps older adults and others make their lives more independent, healthful, meaningful and secure. With our partners at Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer provides access throughout Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Florida to a full range of senior housing options, community-based programs and medical care.
Ebenezer Fairview is a not-for-profit senior health care service in Minnesota. Fairview is redefining the delivery of health care through an integrated health network, providing care from prevention and disease management to treatment of the most complex of life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Fairview's mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve. We commit our skills and resources to the benefit of the whole person by providing the finest in health care while addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and their families. We further pledge to support research and education efforts of our partner, the University of Minnesota and it's tradition of excellence.
Ebenezer enthusiastically encourages every member in our communities to learn and grow no matter their age or ability. We are a compassionate and trusted ally to everyone we serve and are dedicated to enriching their lives to the fullest.
Founded
1917
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Edina, Minnesota