Activities Assistant

Great Lakes Mgmt Co; Holmen (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Lakes Mgmt Co in Holmen, WI is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Resident Services team with planning and leading activity programs for seniors. The role focuses on social, physical, and cognitive enrichment through group and individual activities.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, willingness to obtain a Class C license within 90 days, and comfort with basic office software. Part-time schedule with a strong emphasis on safety and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• 1 year activities experience in retirement/long-term care environments.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Currently possess a Class C license, or able to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills for various group sizes.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Coordinator with planning, promotion, and leading events or programs.
• Assess residents' recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead activities for small, large, and one-on-one sessions with seniors.
• Research and recommend speakers or church representatives for programs.
• Coordinate transportation for events and accompany residents on field trips.
• Coordinate with volunteers and assign tasks to support resident programming.
• Maintain the STSW bus interior and exterior.
• Report maintenance needs promptly.

Skills

Activities experience

Driver's license

Class C license

Creativity

Group leadership

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Decision making

Work ethic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Activities Assistant

Part-time Regular Holmen, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 6706

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Annually

Job Objective(s):

Responsible to assist Director of Resident Services 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.