Activities Assistant

Great Lakes Management Company; Holmen (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Company in Holmen, Wisconsin, is seeking a dedicated team member to assist the Director of Resident Services in planning and leading activities for residents. The ideal candidate has a minimum of one year of experience in settings like independent retirement or assisted living, and possesses strong creativity, leadership, and organizational skills. Your role will involve planning events, assessing residents’ needs, and coordinating with volunteers. A Class C driver’s license is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in relevant settings.
• Currently possess or have the ability to obtain a Class C license within 90 days.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Coordinator with planning and leading events.
• Assess residents' recreational and social needs.
• Support the development of a monthly Activity Calendar.

Skills

Creativity in developing activity programs

Group leadership skills

Strong organizational skills

Good work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Every other weekend is required

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.