Activity Aide (Part-time)

Eden Senior Care, LLC; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Edenbrook Platteville, part of the Eden Senior Care Network, is seeking a Part-Time Activity Assistant to support residents from 10 AM to 5 PM, with weekend and holiday rotations. Prior experience is a plus.

The Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific programming across one-to-one, small-group, and large-group settings, with documentation in the medical record. Ideal candidates will bring a passion for helping people, strong communication, adaptability, and creativity to

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with people.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and environments.
• Strong organizational skills and creativity are valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement activities to meet residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.
• Create environments that emphasize moments of joy, independence, and wellness daily.
• Help design programs to encourage socialization and meaningful engagement.
• Provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment while helping daily living skills.
• Prepare and maintain progress reports on residents' activity participation.

Skills

Passion for people

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Creativity

Positive attitude

Patience

Job description

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alabama. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Edenbrook Platteville promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

Edenbrook Platteville, part of the Eden Senior Care Network and a skilled nursing facility, is seeking an Activity Aide to join our wonderful facility!

Position: Part-Time Activity Assistant

• 10 AM to 5 PM
• Days varies with occasional weekend shift and holiday rotations
• $16-$18/hour
• Prior experience is a plus

The Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one-to-one interventions, small-group facilitation, and large-group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and the value of approaches in the medical record.

Job functions will include:

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing activities to meet the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and emotional needs of our residents
• Create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day
• Help design programs to encourage socialization
• Provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment and improve daily living skills
• Prepare and maintain reports on resident’s progress
• Ensure activity areas are safe and well maintained
• Generate enthusiasm to encourage and motivate participation

Ideal candidates will have:

• A passion for working with people
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to remain calm and adapt to changing situations
• Ability to work under stress while remaining caring and kind
• Ability to understand and work in a variety of situations in a positive and constructive manner
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to be imaginative, creative, and innovative
• Musical/ arts & crafts experience preferred