Activities Assistant at Great Lakes Management in Bellevue, WI

ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT Part-time Regular · Location: Bellevue, WI, US Job Objective(s): Responsible to assist Director of Life Enrichment in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident’s social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs. Qualifications • Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.  • Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record. • Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. • Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs. • Creativity in developing and planning activity programs. • Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.  • Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident’s best interest. • Strong organizational skills • Good work ethic • Maintains confidentiality. • Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English   Job Responsibilities and Duties • Responsible for assisting Activity Coordinator with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program. • Assess resident’s recreational and social needs. • Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events. • Lead small, large and one on one activity programs with seniors. • Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc. • Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.  • Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.  • Maintain the STSW bus interior and exterior.    • Report maintenance needs in timely manner.  • Other duties as assigned.