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Life Enrichment Assistant / Recreation Assistant
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$42,106 / year median in Minnesota
+3% projected growth
Job Description
SCHEDULE/HOURS
8-4.30Pm (Sunday-Thursday)REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position reports to Life Enrichment Services DirectorABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
Orchard Path 5400 157th 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 20Memory 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. Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- 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:o 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.