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Life Enrichment Specialist

Job in Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, 56006, USA
Listing for: Ecumen
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-02-02
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Community Health, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Healthcare Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19 - 21 USD Hourly USD 19.00 21.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

The Life Enrichment Specialist / Activities 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 an assessment of their individual needs and interests. This position is responsible for advocating and promoting resident participation and choice.

About Us

Ecumen Pathstone is hiring a Life Enrichment Specialist. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare and hospice- all within the Mankato, MN area. Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services.

With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Schedule

Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 12:30pm - 4:30pm. Every other Saturday 8am - 4:30pm. 40 scheduled hours every 2 weeks.

Pay

Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

Benefits: Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our part-time team members including dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Essential

Job Responsibilities
  • Meets with all residents upon admission and on an ongoing basis as assigned, to assess their life enrichment needs and interests.
  • Leads individual and group activities based on residents' assessed needs, encourages participation, and documents involvement according to each care plan.
  • Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop confidence to participate in individual and group activity programming.
  • Ensures residents arrive at scheduled 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 with awareness of other departments, providing advance notice for events requiring their support.
  • Maintains and posts daily and monthly calendars of events, outings and other recreational opportunities for residents.
  • Assists and supports all workers and positions in the building and identifies what needs to be done and assists as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Minimum

    Required Qualifications
    • High school diploma or GED
    • 1 year related experience
    • Knowledge and understanding of the field of geriatrics and the interpersonal, spiritual and psycho-social needs of older adults.
    • Valid Drivers License, proof of insurance and satisfactory motor vehicle record
    • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
    • Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to:
      Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, Resident's Bill of Rights, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to know, HUD Policy and Procedures, ADA, Fair Housing laws and regulations and SDS
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Previous experience working with seniors
    • ADC, ACC or CTRS
    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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