Activity Assistant

Rows Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rows Inc. is seeking an energetic Activities Assistant to enhance the quality of life for residents in senior care settings. You will design engaging activities that promote socialization, cognitive stimulation, and well-being, while collaborating with nursing and family members.

You will help implement memory care programming and ensure activities are inclusive, supervised, and well-documented, contributing to a vibrant, resident-centered community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Alzheimer's care and dementia support strategies.
• Experience in memory care programming.
• Experience in event planning or community activities.
• Strong empathetic communication with diverse residents.
• Experience assisting residents with ADLs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate a diverse range of activities tailored to residents.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, social workers, and families.
• Manage activity schedules for events, cognitive exercises, outings.
• Provide companionship and encouragement during activities.
• Maintain records of participation and outcomes.
• Coordinate special events and themed programs.
• Support training of staff or volunteers.
• Stay informed on best practices in senior care.

Skills

Alzheimer's care

Dementia care

Memory care

Recreational therapy

Event planning

Communication skills

Compassionate caregiving

ADL assistance

Schedule management

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our dedicated team in enhancing the quality of life for our residents. In this vital role, you will create engaging, meaningful activities that promote socialization, cognitive stimulation, and overall well-being for seniors in assisted living or long-term care settings. Your enthusiasm and creativity will help foster a vibrant community atmosphere where residents feel valued, supported, and inspired to participate actively in their daily lives.

Duties

• Plan, organize, and facilitate a diverse range of recreational activities tailored to residents' interests, abilities, and care needs, including memory care and dementia-specific programming.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, social workers, and family members to develop personalized activity plans that support residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Manage activity schedules efficiently to ensure a balanced mix of social events, cognitive exercises, outings, and therapeutic recreation sessions.
• Provide companionship and encouragement to residents during activities, fostering a warm and inclusive environment.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation, progress notes, and activity outcomes for documentation purposes.
• Coordinate special events such as holiday celebrations, community outings, or themed programs that enhance resident engagement.
• Support the training of new staff or volunteers involved in activity programs to ensure consistency and quality of service.
• Stay informed about best practices in senior care, Alzheimer's disease management, memory care techniques, and recreational therapy methods to continually improve program offerings.

Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of Alzheimer's care, dementia support strategies, memory care programming, and recreational therapy techniques.
• Prior involvement in event planning or organizing community activities that foster social interaction among seniors or individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to connect empathetically with residents from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience assisting residents with ADLs and providing compassionate caregiving support within home or community care settings.
• Familiarity with aging issues counseling and social work principles related to elder populations is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage schedules effectively while adapting quickly to changing resident needs or program requirements. Join us in making a meaningful difference by creating joyful experiences that enrich our residents' lives every day!

Work Location: In person