Activities Aide - Full-Time

Hopkins Health Services • New Holstein, WI

75d

About The Position

Willowdale Health Services seeks a friendly, engaging Activities Aide for casual, part-time hours, mainly afternoons and evenings. Flexible scheduling makes this a perfect fit for those who love bringing joy to others. Responsible for providing an exciting life enrichment program appropriate for the physical, social, cultural, spiritual, emotional and recreational needs for each resident. Provides the opportunity for residents to engage in normal pursuits while promoting a successful and well-balanced leisure lifestyle. Work with the various disciplines to assist the resident in reaching their highest level of independence. Plans and monitors leisure activities for recreation and therapeutic purposes designed to enhance the quality of life for each resident while maintaining an open working relationship with the resident's center or guardian.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in long-term care
• Experience in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide an exciting life enrichment program for residents.
• Engage residents in normal pursuits to promote a well-balanced leisure lifestyle.
• Assist residents in reaching their highest level of independence.
• Plan and monitor leisure activities for recreation and therapeutic purposes.
• Maintain an open working relationship with residents' centers or guardians.

Benefits

• Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff
• 401(K) Program for full and part-time staff
• 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff
• Company paid life insurance for full-time staff
• Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED