Activity Assistant

Oak Park Place; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability, AD&D and life insurance

Up to 80 hours PTO in first year

401k after 6 months

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Oak Park Place in Wisconsin is seeking an Activity Assistant to plan and implement recreational and social activities for residents, promoting regular socialization and physical activity. You will work under the Activity Director to organize a well-balanced activity program and ensure resident engagement.

The role offers full-time shifts including 8am-4:30pm and 12pm-8pm, with every other weekend. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life coverage, up

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience working with the elderly preferred.
• Previous experience in an activity’s role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help organize, plan, and execute a well-balanced activity program under the direction of the Activity Director.
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, and games.
• Generate positivity and encourage resident participation.
• Work with all departments to ensure resident needs are being met.
• Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Experience with elderly

Activities experience

Job description

Brief Description

Full time 8am-4:30pm and 12pm-8pm shifts including every other weekend

Welcome to Oak Park Place, where your talents are celebrated, your growth is nurtured, and your work truly matters. We employ passionate individuals that are looking to help us write the next best chapter of our residents’ lives!

The Activity Assistant job responsibilities include planing, organizing, and implementing recreational and social events to enhance the well-being of residents with a goal of promoting regular socialization and physical activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Working under the direction of the Activity Director you will help organize, plan, and execute a well-balanced activity program
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, and games
• Generate positivity and encourage resident participation
• Work with all departments to ensure resident needs are being met
• Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly

Requirements

Activity Assistant Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Previous experience working with the elderly preferred
• Previous experience in an activity’s role preferred

Summary

What’s in it for you?

Enjoy the perks of being a team member in an environment that treasures the many gifts and talents of our residents and staff!

• Competitive pay and benefit package including health, dental and vision
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability, AD&D and life insurance
• Up to 80 hours of paid time off in your first year of employment
• Eligible for the Oak Park Place 401k after 6 months
• Company paid employee assistance program
• Flexible schedules