Community Recreation Assistant Jobs

Description Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking a Recreation Assistant/COTA to serve seniors with compassionate, supportive care at one of Minnesota\'s leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. This position is a full-time day hour position. The Saint Therese Difference Saint Therese is a nonprofit, Catholic senior living and care organization born out of a simple mission: do ordinary things with extraordinary love. For over 50 years, we have supported Twin Cities\' seniors and their families with innovative programs designed to make life better and more fulfilling. As individual needs change so do our care offerings all while creating countless opportunities for physical wellness, spiritual connection and social activities. Location Information We have four senior communities in New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, and Woodbury that are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs. Rooted in history, Saint Therese of New Hope is our largest community. This care center has 168 skilled nursing beds for long-term and transitional care. In addition, the Residence at Saint Therese of New Hope houses 225 independent apartments and suites for assisted living and memory care. Responsibilities Implement activity programs in all areas of the Residence including independent living, assisted living, catered living, Memory care suites. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: Three to four years senior housing activities experience working with tenants with dementia preferred. Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Class B Minnesota Driver\'s License Skills in crafts, music, art, physical fitness Knowledge of small group dynamics Skills in flower arranging, seasonal decorating, gardening Ability to generate enthusiasm during activities and willingness to participate in special events Flexibility working hours to meet the needs of special events Willingness to assume responsibility for learning and developing recreational activities Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled Qualifications Education High School (preferred) Licenses & Certifications Driver\'s License (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\'s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans