Activities Assistant

Great-Lakes-Management-Co.; Holmen (WI); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 54,443,000; Part time

Job summary

Great-Lakes-Management-Co. in Holmen, WI is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Resident Services team with planning and leading engaging activity programs for seniors.

This part-time position requires experience in activities, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and strong organization to coordinate calendars, volunteers, and field trips.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of activities experience in senior care settings.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class C license within 90 days.
• Basic computer skills: Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Creativity to develop activity programs and strong organizational skills.
• Good communication and group leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, promotion, and leading events or programs.
• Assess residents' social and recreational needs.
• Support monthly Activity Calendar development.
• Lead activities for one-on-one, small and large groups.
• Coordinate transportation to outside events as needed.
• Work with volunteers and maintain bus interior/exterior; report maintenance needs.

Skills

Activities experience

Driver's license

Class C license

Windows & MS Office

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

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Activities Assistant

Part-time Regular Holmen, WI, US

12 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.