Activity Assistant

Samaritan Nursing and Rehab; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Vacation & sick time

Great work environment

401k 10% match

Flexible hours

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Instant pay TapCheck

Employee appreciation program

Job summary

Samaritan Nursing and Rehab in West Bend, Wisconsin is seeking an Activity Assistant to enhance residents' social, recreational, and wellbeing activities. You will lead and participate in daily programs, coordinate events, and help create a friendly, engaging environment that supports recovery and independence.

The role emphasizes teamwork, responsibility, and compassion; experience in social/recreational programs is preferred, with opportunities to educate families on healthy habits and

Qualifications

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

Two years experience in social/recrea

Arts & Crafts

Singing and dancing

Teamwork

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 a Activity Assistant to join our team!

We are looking for a 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: 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