Activity Assistant

Ebenezer-Lake City Care Center TCU LTC offers a robust benefits package and wages ranging from $16.04 - 17.89 / hour.

We are seeking an Activity Assistant to support our adult residents in our Skilled Nursing Facility in Lake City, MN! This role assists with implementation of quality leisure / social events program designed to assist residents in maintaining their personal potential both physically, socially, and mentally.

This position will also drvie company van / bus for resident outings.

• This patient support schedule includes;
• 64 hours in two weeks
• Day shift
• Every other weekend (sat / sunday) and holiday rotations
• Full Benefits package (paid time off, medical, dental, matching retirement monies, college education scholarships, wellness reimbursement program) -benefits
• Reimbursement of previous costs to take a CNA course / state NA exams, if this is your first time requesting reimbursement

Lake City Care Center is nestled near the picturesque Lake Pepin in southeast Minnesota. As part of the esteemed Mayo Clinic Health System and managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota’s leading senior living operator with a century-long commitment to exceptional service.

Our skilled nursing facility can provide care for up to 90 residents across our Transitional Care and Long-term care units, supported by a dedicated team committed to Ebenezer’s mission of fostering longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives through healing, discovery, and education.

Join our experienced healthcare professionals and help us expand our TCU unit.

2023 Deficiency Free MN MDH Annually Survey

CMS 3-star facility with a 4-star rating for staffing excellence and 4 star quality rating

Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place , and has received this honor fifteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth.

When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.

• Assists with leisure programs and activitiesLeads social events and activity programsCommunicates and coordinates activity / leisure programs with all departments Gathers and transports residents for programs and activitiesAssists other departments with special events and family functionsDocuments as requiredOffers suggestions and ideas to improve the events program to the Director of Active Living
• Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of the residentsEncourages residents participationReports change in resident attitude, mood or physical status to appropriate staffPromotes residents independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skillsAssists residents in developing relationships and effectively socializingAssists with virtual visits upon recommendations of Active Living Coordinators and Active Living DirectorAssists in implementing pet visits based on recommendations of Active Living Coordinators and Active Living Director
• Assists Active Living Coordinators in maintaining compiance with state and federal regulations regarding medical record decumentation and participationAssists in completing MDS, Assissments, Care Plans, and Progress notes for Active LivingCompletes and updates participation recordsGather information from other team memebers as it relates to residents' needs
• Drives company van / bus for resident outingsReviews and completes Vehicle Requirements - Transporting Residents Checklist prior to each resident outingMaintains a log of tansportation services and tasks performed throughout the driving periodResponsible for the safety and welfare of passengersPractices sound, safe judgement when performing transportation services including but not limited to : fire / disaster procedures and infection control proceduresRecognizes and acts appropiately on safety hazards and incidentsFollows all laws regarding operating a motor vehicleImmediately reports any traffic violations or accidents
• Other duties as assigned and directedResponds to resident and building emergencies per building policies and proceduresAdheres to applicable rules and regulationsTakes photos of new admitsAssists with transportation of residents to and from dining areasPerforms environmental and other resonsibilities as assigned (order and cleanliness)

Required :

• 0-1 years of experience
• Current Driver's License (in good standing)
• Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications

Preferred :

• Associate Degree - Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or related field
• 1-3 years of experience
30+ days ago