Life Enrichment Assistant

Part-Time: 48 hours / two week pay period

Primarily M-F with shifts varying based on activities scheduled

Life Enrichment Assistant

Eagle Crest Communities is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to serve the residents of our Cass Street Assisted Living community in La Crosse, WI. This person will plan, lead and enjoy activities with our residents. Bring your fun, caring, and energetic personality with you when you join our team!

What You’ll Do

• Develop and host group programs as well as one-on-one activities for residents, based on resident needs and preferences
• Complete related preparation and cleanup tasks such as preparing decorations for events, making posters to advertise events, preparing crafts, helping with certain resident needs, purchasing supplies 
• Responsible for mentoring other staff members and coordinating and training volunteers who will assist with leading activities
• Report potential resident concerns to Facility Manager or Nurse as appropriate

What You'll Need

• Great communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and listening) to enhance the implementation of meaningful programs
• Great creativity and problem-solving skills that enhance activities to benefit the well-being of the residents; ability to adapt activities to the residents’ abilities
• Time Management Skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record 

Our Wages

• Starting wage is $16.50 - $18.50 + per hour
• We pay for high performance! We will review your wage at six months.

Our Benefits

• Available at 20+ hours/pay period: Vision Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Insurances, Pet Insurance.
• Available at 18+ hours/pay period: Tuition Investment Program.
• Available to all: Employee Assistance Program, 401(k).

Pre-Employment Information

• Background checks will be run after an offer has been made, and offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check.

About Eagle Crest

Eagle Crest Communities is the largest not-for-profit senior care provider in Western Wisconsin. With ten communities in the La Crosse, Holmen and Onalaska, WI area, we find success in providing superior service with great attention to ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction to every resident. Great people, great care!

Bethany Lutheran Homes Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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