Activities Assistant

Wallick; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Gym membership reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

Wallick Senior Living in Columbus, OH seeks an Activities Assistant to plan activities, exercise programs, events and outings for residents, while maintaining confidentiality of personnel and medical files.

The role demands organization, dependable communication with residents and staff, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; prior assisted living experience is a plus. Full-time, 8am-4pm, with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desirable.
• Previous experience in an Assisted Living community is a plus.
• Must be organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to communicate with residents, co-workers and families.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities, exercise programs, events and outings for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of personnel and medical file information.
• Motivate and encourage resident involvement in activities.
• Report issues to Activities Director or charge nurse.
• Perform administrative requirements and related duties.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Teamwork

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Activities Assistant

Location: Oakleaf Village and The Grove Columbus - 5500 Karl Road, Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full-Time 8am-4pm

Pay Rate: $14/hour

Make a Difference—And Own Your Future

At Wallick Senior Living, our team understands that senior living is not just a job, but a calling. We take pride in caring for and empowering our residents as they choose to enjoy their golden years with us. With 1,000+ employees and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.

A Career with Wallick Senior Living Means…

• A Unique Approach to Senior Living: Our associates power Wallick’s approach to senior living that goes beyond care to ensure our residents live their best lives through meaningful activities, delicious meals and round‑the‑clock support.
• Pay‑on‑Demand: access your money as you earn it.
• Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job. Other benefits like gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
• Work‑Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Supportive Culture and Rewarding Work: A team‑oriented environment where associates make a meaningful impact by helping individuals maintain independence and quality of life.
• Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Maurine, who found an “instant family” to Evelyn, who recently celebrated her 105th birthday with us, our residents enjoy a sense of community that is created by you!
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.
• Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee‑owned company, your daily work (supporting our residents) also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Plan activities, exercise programs, events and outing for all residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all personnel and medical file information.
• Motivates and encourages resident involvement in the participation in activities.
• Reports information to Activities Director or charge nurse of any problems with difficult or disturbed residents, family, care givers, or staff.
• Perform administrative requirements and submit to Activities Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED desirable.
• Previous experience working at an Assisted Living community a plus.
• Must be organized and self‑motivated.
• Ability to communicate with co‑workers, residents and family members.
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office.
• Make routine decisions requiring minimal judgment.
• You must also have and maintain a Valid Driver’s License

Wallick’s Mission & Values

At Wallick Communities, We Believe In Opening Doors To Homes, Opportunity, And Hope For Our Residents, Associates, And Community.

Our Core Values Guide Everything We Do

• Care – We show compassion and respect for everyone.
• Character – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the great work that they do every day.

For nearly 60 years, it has been at the core of our organization’s culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to work. Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors.

Join Us and Become an Employee-Owner!

• Employment is contingent upon passing a pre‑employment background check and drug screen