Activity Assistant, Meadow Ridge, Baraboo

ElderSpan Management, LLC; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a local family-owned company committed to enriching the lives of older adults as a Life Enrichment/Activity Assistant. This part-time role offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and numerous benefits, primarily focusing on creating a fun and supportive environment for our residents.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on work experience

Generous Paid Time Off

Shift differentials for evenings and weekends

Wage increase after training completion

Excellent training offered

Generous employee referral bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• One year experience working with seniors in groups and individually.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging social activities for residents.
• Assist Activity Director according to each resident's Plan of Care.

Skills

Creativity

Independence

Ability to engage with seniors

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you creative? Do you like bringing a smile to others and enjoy being around older adults/the senior population? We are looking for an fun and energetic person to make a difference in the lives of our residents by providing stimulating programs and fun social activities such as crafts, games, art, and entertainment in either a group setting or individually at our beautiful assisted living residence as a Life Enrichment/Activity Assistant.



Pay:

$18-$22 per hour based on experience



Hours:

Part-time, 3 shifts per week, Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 4pm, and Saturday 8am-Noon

If more hours are desired, we have other opportunities available if there is interest in cross training to other departments (i.e. Caregiver/Resident Assistant, Dietary, Housekeeping).



Benefits We Offer:

We value our employees by offering a starting wage based on previous work experience, in addition to numerous other benefits that will empower them to succeed in their job and in life:

• Competitive pay based on work experience


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Shift differentials when working after 3pm and on weekends


• Wage increase after required training completed (typically 90 days)


• Excellent training offered by seasoned employees


• Generous employee referral bonuses


• Multiple retention initiatives throughout the year


• Career growth and planning opportunities


• Joy that comes from impacting the daily lives of our residents and their family


• Positive work environment supporting and encouraging each other


• Local leadership/management with an open-door policy


• Beautiful, clean and well-maintained facility

What Makes Us Different?

ElderSpan Management LLC, which manages Meadow Ridge and Meadow View, is a local Wisconsin family-owned company that began because... Learn More Here. We are proud to share that many of our employees have worked with us for more than five years! We have licensed nurse's (Care Coordinators) onsite at each facility.



Our Life Enrichment /Activity Assistant Serves Our Residents By:

Assisting the Activity Director by providing group activities and individual engagement according to each resident's person-centered Plan of Care (POC), in a manner which encourages each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.



Requirements of a Life Enrichment /Activity Assistant:

• One or more years work experience with seniors/older adults


• Previous experience working with others in a group and one-on-one setting


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to read, write speak and understand English


• Lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Support up to 100 pounds


• High School Diploma or GED


• Prior CBRF training or CNA certificate is preferred

Be a part of a team leading south central Wisconsin while enjoying fulfilling work with a purpose! We're committed to a culture of Respect, Collaboration, Empathy and Growth. Come grow with us. Apply Today!



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