Activity Assistant

Oak Park Place; Wauwatosa (WI); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability

AD&D coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k after 6 months

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Oak Park Place seeks an Activity Assistant to plan, organize, and implement recreational and social events for residents. You will work under the Activity Director to create a well-balanced program that promotes socialization and physical activity.

The role emphasizes leading arts, crafts, games, and group activities, fostering a positive environment, and coordinating with other departments to address resident needs. Prior eldercare or activities experience is preferred.

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

• 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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Elderly care experience

Job description

Brief Description

Monday-Friday 3pm-7pm and every other weekend 8am-4:30pm

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!

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

• 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?

• 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