Resident Activity Specialist — Empower Care & Engagement

AA Healthcare Management; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aria Healthcare's Mitchell Manor in Wisconsin is seeking an Activity Assistant to join our team. You will work under the supervision of the Activity Director to organize, direct and execute a well-balanced activity program tailored to residents' needs.

The role includes daily one-to-one visits, selecting suitable activities, group programming, and coordinating with departments to support residents’ independence and engagement in meaningful activities.

Responsibilities

• The Activity Assistant will work directly under the supervision of the Activity Director to organize, direct and execute a well-balanced activity program.
• Daily visitation on a one to one basis for residents on the One to One program.
• Selection of appropriate programs for the residents on the one to one program (crafts, table games, service projects, intellectual activities, etc.).
• Balance of small, medium and large group activities, as well as a balance of programs held on the varied floors and in the central activity room.
• Balance of recreational, intellectual, religious service and community orientated programs.
• Daily group exercise on floors where feasible, individual exercises when group sessions not possible.
• Leadership of evening and weekend programs at the direction of the Activity Director.
• Daily recording of resident’s participation in activities. Charting residents progress quarterly or more often as needed.
• Participation in the formulation of individual goals for each resident in cooperation with all departments, nursing, dietary, etc.
• Attendance at in-service classes and workshops, both within and outside the facility and department conferences with consultant at the discretion of the Activity Director.
• Contacting each new resident and familiarizing them with the activity opportunities available to them.
• Assist in the formation of the monthly activity schedule and in the evaluation of all programs.
• Responsible for the daily preparation of materials and supplies needed for the day’s programs and for informing the Activity Director of supplies that need to be acquired for upcoming programs.
• Coordination of goals, schedule and program as not to clash with, but rather assist with all other departments.

Job description

Aria Healthcare's Mitchell Manor in Wisconsin is seeking an Activity Assistant to join our team. You will work under the supervision of the Activity Director to organize, direct and execute a well-balanced activity program tailored to residents' needs.

The role includes daily one-to-one visits, selecting suitable activities, group programming, and coordinating with departments to support residents’ independence and engagement in meaningful activities.