Activities Assistant

Great Lakes Management; Bellevue (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management is seeking an Activities Coordinator to assist in planning and leading diverse programs for residents across social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

You will assess resident needs, support monthly calendars, and lead various activities with seniors, including coordinating guest speakers and field trips, while supervising volunteers and maintaining transport assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in senior living settings.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident’s best interest.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good work ethic
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Coordinator with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
• Assess resident’s recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead small, large and one on one activity programs with seniors.
• Research and recommend speakers/representatives for entertainment/education.
• Coordinate transportation needs to outside events/programs and accompany residents on field trips.
• Work with volunteers and direct their assignments to support programming.
• Maintain the bus interior and exterior.
• Report maintenance needs promptly.

Skills

1+ year activities experience

Driver’s license

Class C license prep within 90 days

Windows & MS Office

Creativity

Group leadership

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Work ethic

English literacy

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Responsible to assist Director of Life Enrichment in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident’s social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident’s best interest.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good work ethic
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for assisting Activity Coordinator with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
• Assess resident’s recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead small, large and one on one activity programs with seniors.
• Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
• Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
• Maintain the STSW bus interior and exterior.
• Report maintenance needs in timely manner.