Activity Assistant - Part Time

Wealshire; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wealshire in Medina Community is hiring Part Time Activity Assistants/Life Enrichment Aides to engage residents through group and one-to-one activities. Base pay ranges from $20 to $22 per hour, with hours 8:00am–4:30pm or 11:30am–8:00pm, and a requirement to work every other weekend and every other holiday.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, 1+ year experience in activity assistance, and familiarity with memory care; musical or artistic abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• 1+ year of experience as an Activity Assistant, preferred.
• Experience in Long-Term Care and Memory Care, preferred.
• Musical or Artistic abilities is a PLUS, but not required.
• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment by leading activities for residents.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies prior to each program and clean up after.
• Work with residents who are low functioning with one-to-one programs.
• Care for bird aviaries on given days as instructed by Life Enrichment Director.
• Keep supplies and equipment neat and organized.
• Assist and help feed residents at meal times as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead small, medium, and large resident group activities.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies prior to each program and clean up after.
• Work with residents who are low functioning by conducting one-to-one programs.
• Help feed residents at meal times as needed.

Skills

Musical abilities

Artistic abilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Wealshire is an assisted living that specializes in memory care.We are currently searchingforPart TimeActivity Assistants/Life Enrichment Aidesat ourMedina Community.

Base Pay: $20-22hr, predicated on experience.
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm or 11:30am - 8:00pm, must be able to work every other weekend and every other holiday

Are you a person with musical abilities who’s outgoing and energetic? Maybe you’re an artistic person who would like to give back? Join the Wealshire team and share your talent to better the lives of our residents!

Activity Assistant/Life Enrichment Aide Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• One plus (1+) year of experience as an Activity Assistant, preferred.
• Experience in Long-Term Care and Memory Care, preferred.
• Musical or Artistic abilities is a PLUS, but not required.
• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment by leading small, medium, and large resident group activities.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies prior to each program and clean up after each program.
• Work with residents who are low functioning by conductingone-to-one programs.
• Clean and take care of bird aviaries on Tuesday’s and Saturday’s or as instructed by Life Enrichment Director.
• Keep supplies & equipment neat, organized and put back in appropriate place.
• Assist and help feed residents at meal times as needed.

Advance your career and join a compassionate and dedicated care team.

If you want to join a community of well-being and make a difference in someone’s life, connect with us at the Wealshire!

The Wealshire is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The Wealshire does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business needs.