Activity Assistant

Oak Park Place; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

Company-paid LTD/AD&D/Life

PTO 80 hours first year

401(k) eligibility

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Oak Park Place in Wisconsin is seeking an Activity Assistant to support residents through organized recreational and social events, with a focus on promoting regular socialization and physical activity. This part-time role runs Monday through Friday 3pm-7pm and every other weekend 8am-4:30pm, offering a chance to contribute to a caring senior living community.

You will work under the Activity Director, coordinating activities, leading crafts and games, and collaborating with other departments to

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

• Organize, plan, and execute a well-balanced activity program.
• 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

Experience with elderly

Activities role experience

Job description

Brief Description

Part Time 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

The Activity Assistant job responsibilities include planning, 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