Activity Assistant

City of Lincoln; Town of Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k after 6 months

Paid time off

Long-term disability

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oak Park Place seeks an Activity Assistant to plan, organize, and implement recreational and social events for residents, aiming to enhance well-being and socialization.

Shifts run 8am-4:30pm and 12pm-8pm in a full-time, non-exempt role. Positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential; prior eldercare or activity-role experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Activity Director to 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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Elderly experience

Activity role experience

Job description

• Location 1700 Teut Road,Burlington, WI, 53105,United States
• Base Pay $14.25 - $18.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

Contact information

Description

Full time 8am-4:30pm and 12pm-8pm shifts

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