Activity Assistant

Layton Terrace -; Greenfield (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Length of Service Bonus up to $5,000

Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,000

Access to earned wages before payday

Generous PTO

Career Development

WalkingSpree rewards

Sinceri Senior Living Discount Market

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living is seeking an activities-focused role to enrich resident life at our Wisconsin community. You will assist in planning and delivering engaging programs for seniors, coordinating with the Resident Experience Director and staff, and helping with events and outings.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, good communication, and a positive, energetic attitude. The position offers weekend shifts and opportunities for growth within our team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in social or recreational programs in healthcare preferred.
• Experience planning activities for elderly residents and coordinating programs.
• Strong verbal communication and pleasant, clear directions.
• Ability to engage residents and rally staff support for activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist RED in planning activities to support residents’ quality of life.
• Follow the daily calendar and create a social, active environment.
• Maintain updated social history and Life Profile of residents.
• Support health and wellness activities under the RED program.
• Meet new residents and families to explain activity programs.
• Keep inventory of supplies and submit monthly needs to RED.
• Set up/break down events and assist with community outings as needed.
• And other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication

Enthusiastic

Activity planning

Resident programming

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that's why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

JOB POSITION: Every other weekend, every Wednesday and every other Monday and Friday. Rotating Holidays. May be asked to come in for big events outside of schedule.

Perks and Benefits*:

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• WalkingSpree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience working in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• At least minimal experience in planning and directing activities for elderly residents, and in planning, and organizing special programs for residents, families, and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including the ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities, and enlisting the support of facility team members for activity programming.
• Must be able to evaluate residents' needs and able to adjust programming as needed.
• Able to respond to resident, family, or team concerns in a respectful, patient, and professional manner elevating concerns to the Administrator as needed.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Current and valid state driver's license. Must be at least 26 years of age for any driving requirements.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background clearance.

Essential Functions:

• Assist Resident Experience Director (RED) in planning and providing activities that support and maintain the residents' quality of life, and that meet state requirements for addressing residents' social, physical, spiritual, and mental health.
• Follows and implements programs posted on the Calendar of Events created by the RED that is built around resident life profiles and demonstrate an active, social, and creative environment.
• Assists the RED in maintaining an updated social history and Life Profile of each resident.
• Assists the RED in maintaining a successful "Better Health for a Better Self" program to meet the health and wellness needs of the residents.
• Meets all new residents and families upon arrival, informing them of the activity program and encouraging participation.
• Maintains the inventory of activity supplies and equipment and submits a monthly list of needs to the RED.
• As requested, assists with set up and break down of events of holiday parties.
• As needed, operates, and drives the community bus for resident outings, community outreach opportunities, or another programming away from the community.
• And other duties assigned by supervisor.