Activity Assistant

Samaritan Nursing and Rehab; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Sick Time

401k 10%

Flexible Hours

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Instant Pay

Employee Appreciation

Job Location West Bend

Job summary

Samaritan Nursing and Rehab in West Bend, WI is seeking an Activity Assistant to engage residents in daily recreational, social, and therapeutic activities, promoting well-being and independence. The ideal candidate is energetic, patient, and team oriented, with a genuine interest in elder care.

You will lead arts and crafts, coordinate family events, and help create a warm, respectful environment that enhances the residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a social/recreational program preferred.
• 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.

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

Skills

Social activities

Recreational programs

Arts & Crafts

Singing & Dancing

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Benefits of (Activity Assistant) position:

• Low Cost Health Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Great Work Environment
• 401k Matched at10%
• Flexible Hours (8-hour shifts)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assitance
• Instant Pay (*TapCheck)
• Robust Employee Appreciation Program
• Job location: West Bend, WI

Samaritan Nursing and Rehabmakes 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.

AtSamaritan 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 aActivity Assistantto join our team!

We are looking for aActivity Assistantto 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:Activity Assistant

• 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:Activity Assistant

• 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