Activities Assistant

Davita Inc.; Holmen (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior care is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director in planning engaging activity programs for residents. The ideal candidate has experience in elder care, strong leadership skills, and the ability to create a variety of social and recreational activities that cater to seniors' needs. This role also involves direct interaction with residents, ensuring their well-being and active participation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of activities experience in senior care.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lead activities for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Coordinator in planning and leading programs for seniors.
• Assess residents' recreational and social needs.
• Support coordination of transportation needs for residents.

Skills

Creativity

Group leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Basic math

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is every other weekend, to include Saturday and Sunday.

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
• Maintains confidentiality.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.