Ecumen North Branch seeks a Life Enrichment Specialist to join its team. Ecumen North Branch consists of 51 assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 68 nursing home beds, 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care. Ecumen creates home for older adults wherever they choose to live. Our employees are dedicated to empowering our customers to lead richer, fuller lives and have consistently recognized Ecumen as a “Best Place to Work,” an award by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal.

The Life Enrichment Specialist is responsible for delivering Life Enrichment programming designed to meet and honor the physical, social, spiritual, sensory and psychological needs of all residents based on and assessment of their individual needs and interests. Specific responsibilities include:

• Meets with all residents upon admission and on an ongoing basis as assigned, to assess their life enrichment needs and interests.

• Conducts individual and group activities to meet the assessed needs of assigned residents, notifies, encourages and assures resident participation in appropriate recreational activities according to their individual needs and plan of care, and documents resident participation in recreational and activity programming.

• Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop confidence to participate in individual and group activity programming.

• Ensures residents arrive at schedules activities outings and appointments in a timely manner. Transporting residents as needed.

• Maintains supplies in an orderly manner, notifies supervisor of supply needs in a timely manner.

• Coordinates activity programming, being sensitive of the needs and operations of other departments. Notifies other departments in advance of events that will require their assistance and participation.

• Maintains and posts daily and monthly calendars of events, outings and other recreational opportunities for residents.

• Assist in preparation of annual budget for the Life Enrichment department.

• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities for all Ecumen Positions:

1. Acting with Honor and Character

• Ethics and Values:

Engages in open and honest dialogue with others. Treats individuals respectfully, professionally and fairly.

• Integrity and Trust.

Shows consistency between words and actions. Protects confidential (and sensitive) information. Effectively handles emotions, including anger and frustration.

2. Honoring Brand

• Personal Alignment:

Models commitment to Ecumen's mission, vision, values. Demonstrates an understanding of how their role contributes and adds value to their business unit and Ecumen.

• Drive and Initiative:

Sets high standards for his or her performance. Accepts responsibility for taking initial action.

3. Creating the new and different

• Creativity:

Is willing to challenge the status quo. Encourages others to try new methods and approaches. Supports his/her team, even when the initial efforts are unsuccessful.

4. Empowerment

• Customer and Team Focus:

Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships. Demonstrates effective listening skills. Involves others in shaping plans and making decisions that affect them. Uses customer perspective, feedback and data for decision making and improvements in service delivery. Reliably and consistently demonstrates timely follow through and responsiveness to customer needs and requests. Champions initiatives that drive increased customer satisfaction.

This position requires a person who has two years relevant experience or education as well as knowledge and understanding of the field of geriatrics and the interpersonal, spiritual and psycho-social needs of older adults is also desirable. This position requires the employee to possess a valid driver's license and driving record which meets Ecumen Driver Policy standards and proof of vehicle insurance. Must meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations which include Medical Certification and Road Test, if applicable. All Ecumen employees must possess the ability to communicate effectively, including written and verbal skills; work well, both individually and as part of a team, through respect, collaboration and dedication; and successfully interact with a diverse culture base. The successful candidate must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently, and demonstrate a positive attitude, high integrity and ethical awareness.

EOE/AA. Drug Free Workplace.

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