Life Enrichment Assistant​/Recreation Assistant

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Orchard Path
-is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant/Recreation Assistant to join its team. The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for implementing and monitoring assigned life enrichment / leisure life programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

8-4.30

Pm (Sunday-Thursday)

This position reports to Life Enrichment Services Director

th Street W.

Apple Valley, MN 55124

Nestled along the shores of Cobblestone Lake in Apple Valley, Orchard Path offers the warmth and charm of a traditional neighborhood while providing residents with beautiful lakeside surroundings and convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and other urban amenities.

Orchard Path features a variety of living options designed to meet residents' changing needs, including:

• 250 Independent Living Apartments
• 58 Assisted Living Apartments
• 20 Memory Care Apartments

Living Options Available:

• Senior Apartments (Independent Living)
• Assisted Living
• Assisted Living with Memory Care

Residents enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere, comfortable accommodations, and services tailored to support an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

• Implement assigned activities that help residents achieve “their best day”, filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities.
• Perform assigned work routines and daily assignments to meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including:
• Creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals.
• Participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.
• Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one.
• Take residents outdoors or out in the site community.
• Participate in outings and special events.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading/writing letters etc.
• Provide one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.
• Transport residents to other parts of the community.

• High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent.
• Class B license or willingness to obtain within six months of hire as designated or required by site.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $19.09 - $20.59 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee…