What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Ebenezer?
Overview:
Opened in 2020, the Pillars of Prospect Park is conveniently located off the light rail transit station and close to the metro bus near the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, MN. The Pillars of Prospect Park features 133 Independent living, 106 assisted living and 44 memory care apartments. Two buildings, one six-story and one ten-story, make up this vibrant community. The community encompasses an on-site Child Care Center. Come join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives.
This casual Activities Assistant role includes :
Required:
When you come to work at Ebenezer, we promise to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others. Named as a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 12th time, Ebenezer is Minnesota’s largest senior living organization with over 100 years of excellent service, and we’re growing at an unprecedented rate!
Opened in 2020, the Pillars of Prospect Park is conveniently located off the light rail transit station and close to the metro bus near the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, MN. The Pillars of Prospect Park features 133 Independent living, 106 assisted living and 44 memory care apartments. Two buildings, one six-story and one ten-story, make up this vibrant community. The community encompasses an on-site Child Care Center. Come join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives.
This casual Activities Assistant role includes :
- Casual Hours, Day/evenings, every other weekend
- Assists, coordinates, and may plan leisure programs, activities, exercise classes, and special events for older adults in an assisted living residence.
- Encourages resident participation, reports changes in residents mood and physical status.
- Promotes independence and helps develop socialization
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May help escort residents to activities outside of senior living community
- Other duties as assigned by Activities Director
Required:
- Working knowledge of basic Microsoft /computer programs.
- Ability to interact effectively and empathetically with senior living residents/tenants.
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be comfortable leading activities with elderly residents.
Preferred:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred, but willing to consider others with the right aptitude and/or previous related work experience.
- One to three years previous experience either; working with the elderly, leading activities, or working in a therapy or recreation role preferred or have formal related education.
- Preference given to candidates with previous experience with memory loss care.
- Work experience in a customer service setting.
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