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Activity Assistant

Job Locations US-MN-Lakeville
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 4 days ago(1/13/2021 2:37 PM)
Requisition ID
2021-66954
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date
Non-Clinical Support Staff
Community
The Fountains at Hosanna!
Shift
day
Hours per 2 weeks
12
Department
Recreational Therapy

Overview

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 11th time, Ebenezer is Minnesota’s largest senior living organization with over 100 years of excellent service, and we’re growing at an unprecedented rate!

 

The Fountains at Hosanna Is located in Lakeville, Minnesota on the campus of Hosanna Lutheran Church. Located one mile west of I-35 we are near shopping, clinics, services, and the culture of the Twin Cities metro area.  We offer Independent/Assisted Living as well as Memory Care. We boast an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier, meaningful lives.

 

The Resident Activities Assistant supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social events program designed to assist residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially and mentally. 

 

6-hour shift 9:30AM-3:30PM, Every other weekend 

12 hours per two-week pay period

Responsibilities/Job Description

  • 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.

Qualifications

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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As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is driven to heal, discover and educate for longer, healthier and meaningful lives for seniors. Ebenezer’s almost 4,000 employees work as a team to provide the highest quality care to those we serve. Our employees don’t work simply to collect a paycheck; they truly work to make a difference in the lives of older adults in their communities. A culture of caring for others is grounded in our values of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.

We are located in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin hosting a variety of community settings such as; Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory, Transitional and Long term Care. Additionally we offer Adult and Intergenerational Day programs, Community-based services, Management and Consulting Services and The Ebenezer Foundation. Because of our size, variety of community settings, and our partnership with Fairview Health Services https://www.fairview.org we can offer opportunities for career growth and reinvention.

If you share our commitment to quality care for older adults, there’s a place for you at Ebenezer!

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.