Life Enrichment Assistant

Be a part of the Saint Therese - IHM Senior Living Community! We are looking for an experienced Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant) to work in our 5-star healthcare facility in Monroe, Michigan. The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible to assist the Activities Director in developing, organizing and implementing the activities programs for the residents, assist in programming a monthly activities calendar, assist in resident assessments and record keeping, attend meetings, in-services and workshops as directed and drive fleet vehicles as needed. This full-time position will work 9:00am - 5:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

Saint Therese - IHM SLC offers:

A totally renovated, private, home-like, peace filled environment located on a beautiful campus. Friendly co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and quality. Opportunities to use skills, training, and expertise to provide care for IHM sisters as well as other residents within our campus.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave
• 403b with company match
• Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Previous experience as an Activities Assistant, trained and certified for therapeutic activities, or comparable experience with the elderly. Activities Assistant

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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  Enthusiasm and interest in people, especially in regard to working with the elderly.

  
  
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  Vision and creativity in planning activities for residents.

  
  
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  Ability to learn, understand and support the IHM mission and values.

  
  
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  Ability to work collaboratively.

  
  
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  Ability to direct and supervise groups and individuals in social, educational and recreational programs.

  
  
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  Ability to inspire team spirit and support of staff and volunteers.

  
  
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  Ability to maintain confidentiality.

  
  
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  Excellent communication skills.

  
  
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  Ability to follow direction.

  
  
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  Good physical health and emotional stability.

  
  
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  Valid driver license and good driving record.

  
  
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  Experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia.

  
  
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  Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, stoop and move equipment, supplies, etc. throughout the day as necessary.

  
  
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  Ability to speak, read and understand the English language.

  
  
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  Possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of this position can be fully met.

  
  
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  Ability to maintain good relationships with others, regardless of personal preferences.

  
  

About Saint Therese:

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.

We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and our newest partnership with St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.

Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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