Activities Assistant - Part-Time

Villa St. Francis; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Life and Supplemental Insurances

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Villa St. Francis in Milwaukee is seeking an Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Coordinator to engage residents with meaningful programs in the evenings and on weekends.

The role emphasizes arts and crafts, memory impairment care experience, and the ability to plan monthly calendars, lead activities, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff. A WI driver’s license and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent plus a year of experience with seniors.
• Experience with memory impairment in older adults.
• Experience with arts and crafts.
• Clear communication skills and ability to interact with residents, families and staff.
• Ability to lead activities independently and drive a 13-passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan and implement individual, small and large group activities.
• Assist in planning monthly calendar of events.
• Collaborate with the Director to produce, maintain and distribute the monthly activity calendar and newsletter.
• Provide feedback on activity needs and maintain resident participation records.
• Monitor activity areas for safety and cleanliness; coordinate with maintenance.
• Maintain supplies and ensure equipment functions properly; participate in fundraising activities.

Skills

Arts and crafts

Communication

Lead activities

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Villa St. Francis Assisted Living was founded in Milwaukee in 1990 by the Felician Sisters, a religious order established in Warsaw, Poland in 1855 to meet the needs of the poor, the orphaned, the sick and the elderly. We are a thriving senior living community dedicated to providing our residents with an inviting and comfortable environment, fostering not only a sense of home but also numerous opportunities for enjoyable activities, lasting friendships, and a healthy lifestyle.

We are seeking to hire an Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Coordinator.

• $16 per hour.
• Tues and Thurs; 5pm to 8pm plus 1st and 3rd Weekend of Every Month.

Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Coordinator Qualifications:

• High School diploma or the equivalent plus a year of experience working with the senior population.
• Experience working with older adults with memory impairment.
• Experience working with arts and crafts.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing); effectively interact with residents, their family members, supervisors, and other staff members.
• Ability to lead activities independently.
• A valid WI driver's license with clean driving record and ability to drive a 13-passenger van.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Coordinator Working Environment:

• Must have ability to sit (30%) walk and stand (70%) routinely throughout the shift.
• Must have the ability to occasionally lift, position and transfer resident.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Assists in organizing, planning, and implementing individual, small and large group activities.
• Assists in planning of monthly calendar of events.
• Collaborates with the Director to produce, maintain, and distribute the monthly activity calendar and newsletter.
• Provides feedback on the activity needs of residents.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of resident participation.
• Monitors activity areas used to ensure areas are safe, appropriate, and clean; coordinates maintenance.
• Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and proper functioning of activities equipment.
• Participates in quality improvement processes.
• Assists in decorating common areas.
• Assists in internal fundraising efforts including raffles, craft and bake sales.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.

Villa St. Francis can offer you:

• Competitive Compensation
• Life and Supplemental Insurances
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Villa St. Francis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

Experience working with arts and crafts.

1 year:

Experience working with older adults with memory impairment.

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