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On-Call 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
On-Call, Weekday and Weekend Opportunities.REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position reports to the Life Enrichment Director.ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
Highland Path1925 Norfolk AveSt. Paul, MN 55116 Highland Path is located in one of St. Paul's favorite neighborhoods. With independent living, assisted living and memory care apartment homes, Highland Path offers the support and care seniors need to maintain their independence; along with a wealth of amenities designed to keepresidents engaged, active and happy! This community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Assisted Living with Memory Care.Nearby towns include:
Roseville, Richfield, Mendota Heights, and Maplewood. 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.