Life Enhancement Assistant Jobs

Episcopal Homes of Minnesota places great value on employees as we rely on them to uphold our mission and continuously raise the standard of quality homes and services we provide. Employees should feel well cared-for in return for dedication, integrity, and hard work. Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, located in the heart of St Paul, enriches life and builds community for older adults. We are a faith-based non-profit organization that puts people at the center of all we do - for elders and staff. Our community of care is a special place in so many ways, but people say you really need to visit to understand the difference. We've upheld a tradition of caring since 1894 that wouldn't have been possible without the talents of our skilled and dedicated employees.
Job Summary
Episcopal Church Home, a 131 bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in St. Paul, is looking for a passionate Life Enhancement Coordinator to join our department. This position would be full time working Monday through Friday. The Life Enhancement Assistant is primarily responsible for all aspects of meaningful engagement for our residents including setting up activities, transporting residents, facilitating activities, and clean up. This role's primary focus is meaningful engagement in all of its forms, including large groups, small groups and one-on-one. The Life Enhancement Assistant will work as part of a team to create and plan functions on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. The focus of our department is engaging with residents in all dimensions of wellness - physical, emotional, spiritual, occupational and intellectual. The ideal candidate is comfortable engaging with residents of all kinds and abilities and strives for inclusion and a spirit of fun.
Some Of The Benefits Of Joining Our Team Include

• We offer an on-site fitness center, pool and Life+ programs available to staff
• Onsite daycare available
• Staffing levels significantly above average Ranked 5 stars by federal and state agencies.
• Our bistro serves Caribou Coffee. Enjoy a beautiful atrium by the courtyard on your break.
• Two unique care centers built around the concept of creating a home-like atmosphere.
• Easy access on freeways and roads from all sides of the city.
• A small community feel in a unique urban setting on St. Paul's Green Line.
• Professional development, scholarships and opportunities for career advancement
• Paid time off & eight paid holidays
• Employer-matched retirement savings program
• Extended Illness Bank
• Generous Health & Dental Insurance Package Options

Essential Functions

• Ability to assist with state-specific charting, such as assessments and progress notes.
• Quick thinking, ability to change activities quickly if needs dictate.
• Work collaboratively with Life Enhancement Director to support life enhancement across ECH.
• Comfortable with leading a group both large and small.
• A love of elders and passion for enhancing lives through meaningful engagement.
• Ability to work as part of a team for a greater purpose.
• Interest in getting to know all residents to provide person-centered life enrichment.
• Assist with the overall operation of the Life Enhancement Department. Charting, developing and implementing care plans, quarterly assessments in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Life Enrichment Director.
• Interest in thinking creatively, finding new ways to better engage residents.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time, 40hrs/week
Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Experience working in senior living

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy or related health care field; current or eligible for certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or registered as an Occupational Therapist preferred.

Episcopal Homes is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, national origin, age disability or protected Veteran status. Episcopal Homes will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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