Activity Assistant

Samaritan Nursing and Rehab; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Cost Health Insurance

Vacation and Sick Time

Great Work Environment

401k Matched at 10%

Flexible Hours (8-hour shifts)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assitance

Instant Pay (*TapCheck)

Robust Employee Appreciation Program

Job location: West Bend, WI

Job summary

Samaritan Nursing and Rehab in West Bend, Wisconsin is seeking an Activity Assistant to help provide engaging activities for residents and promote a positive social environment.

Two years of experience in social/recreational programs is preferred; candidates should enjoy arts & crafts, singing and dancing, and be reliable, punctual, and capable of both independent and collaborative work. This role emphasizes safety and compassionate elder care.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a social/recreational program preferred.
• Knowledgeable about activities such as arts & crafts and enjoys singing and dancing.
• Responsible, punctual, creative, and able to work independently and with a team.
• Committed to elderly care and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily recreational, physical, social, spiritual, intellectual, group and individual activities while taking into consideration the residents' interest profile.
• Assist with special family and resident events to recognize secular, religious, national and indigenous holidays, birthdays and theme parties.
• Attend all marketing events, residents' parties and family/resident luncheons and/or dinners.

Skills

Social & recreational programs

Arts & crafts

Singing & dancing

Team player

Punctual & reliable

Job description

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Benefits of (Activity Assistant) position

• Low Cost Health Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Great Work Environment
• 401k Matched at 10%
• Flexible Hours (8-hour shifts)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assitance
• Instant Pay (*TapCheck)
• Robust Employee Appreciation Program
• Job location: West Bend, WI

Samaritan Nursing and Rehab makes it top priority to care for seniors with the respect, compassion, and dignity they deserve. We understand that caring is what makes a community and without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. It is what sets us apart from any other Skilled Nursing Facility.

At Samaritan Nursing and Rehab, our nursing staff are overly courteous, respectful and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times. Our primary goal is to get you back in a condition to be independent once again while maintaining a friendly environment and providing nutritionally enhanced meals. We are currently recruiting for an Activity Assistant to join our team!

We are looking for an Activity Assistant to help care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will also be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the greatest social experience to our residents, with little supervision. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s being by providing fun and exciting activities.

Responsibilities:

• To assist with daily recreational, physical, social, spiritual, intellectual, group and individual activities while taking into consideration the residents' interest profile
• Assist with special family and resident events to recognize secular, religious, national and indigenous holidays, birthdays and theme parties
• Attend all marketing events, residents' parties and family/resident luncheons and/or dinners

Requirements:

• Two years of experience in a social/recreational program preffered
• Knowledgeable about various activities such as Arts & Crafts and enjoy singing and dancing
• Responsible, punctual, resourceful, creative, enthusiastic and sensitive to the needs of the elderly
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member