Activity Assistant

Oak Park Place; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k after 6 months

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oak Park Place in Madison, WI is seeking an Activity Assistant to plan and run engaging recreational and social events for our residents under the guidance of the Activity Director. The role focuses on promoting regular socialization and physical activity to enhance well-being.

You will organize, lead, and promote interest in activities such as arts, crafts, and games, fostering a positive atmosphere and resident participation. Collaboration with other departments is essential to meet needs.

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

• Plan, organize, and implement recreational and social events to promote well-being and socialization among residents.
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, and games.
• Generate positivity and encourage resident participation.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure resident needs are met and activities are aligned with interests.
• Assess needs and interests of individuals and groups to tailor activities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Elder care experience

Activity role experience

Job description

• Location 718 Jupiter Dr,Madison, WI, 53718,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Lindsay Pockat
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

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