Activities/Recreation Assistant

Capitol Lakes; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 4% employer match plus pro

Profit sharing

Free shift meals

Employee cafeteria

Education reimbursement

Subsidized parking or public transport

Employee referral bonuses

Early wage access through PayActiv

Employee appreciation programs

Resident appreciation bonus

Job summary

Capitol Lakes is seeking an Activities/Recreation Assistant to support the Activities Coordinator in delivering therapeutic activities and life enrichment programs for residents. You will help supervise volunteers and lead holistic, person-centered activities that promote well-being and engagement.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and a compassionate approach to senior living. This part-time position offers benefits and daily pay options through PayActiv.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior living facility, recreation therapy, or a related field is preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge in gerontology, dementia, physiology and anatomy, and/or recreation therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activities Coordinator implement therapeutic activity and life enrichment programs.
• Support volunteers and lead holistically designed activity programs.
• Support person-centered care philosophy and a high level of care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team building

Leadership

Computer skills

Electronic medical records

Tools

Electronic medical records systems

Job description

Overview

Capitol Lakes is a vibrant Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), conveniently located in the heart of downtown Madison. Capitol Lakes offers flexible scheduling and work life balance, preceptor program/career development opportunities, and PayActiv (daily pay option).

Capitol Lakes is currently looking for an Activities/Recreation Assistant to join our team. This position will assist the Activities Coordinator implement therapeutic activity and life enrichment programs in the facility. You will support volunteers and lead holistically designed activity programs that support person centered care philosophy and a high level of care.

Wage Range: Starting at $19.50 and up ; DOE

About You

• Experience in a senior living facility, recreation therapy, or a related field is preferred.
• Current and valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge in gerontology, dementia, physiology and anatomy, and/or recreation therapy.
• Communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer service skills, team building skills, and/or leadership skills.
• Computer skills, including experience with electronic medical records systems.

Potential Schedule

• Monday from 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Tuesday from 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Wednesday from 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Thursday from 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Every other Friday from 1:00-4:00pm
• Every other Saturday (opposite of Fridays) from 9:30am-12:00pm (in Health Center), and 1:00pm-4:00pm (in Assisted Living)

Benefits

Our part-time team members enjoy benefits and perks that support both life at work and outside of it.

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with 4% employer match plus profit sharing
• Free shift meals and employee cafeteria
• Education reimbursement
• Subsidized parking or public transportation
• Employee referral bonuses
• Early wage access through PayActiv
• Employee appreciation programs and annual resident appreciation bonus

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