Activity Assistant - Part-time
About The Position
Life Enrichment / Activities Assistant Grand Hills Castle | New Berlin, WI Do you enjoy helping others, building relationships, and creating fun and meaningful experiences? Castle Senior Living is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and creative Life Enrichment / Activities Assistant to join our team at Grand Hills Castle. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with seniors, organizing activities, and helping residents live active, fulfilling, and connected lives. As a Life Enrichment Activities Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting activity programs that promote socialization, wellness, independence, and joy for our residents. About Grand Hills Castle Grand Hills Castle is a welcoming senior living community in New Berlin offering both 55 Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC) apartments and a 43-bed Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). Our community provides individualized support in a warm, home-like environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. For more than 35 years, Castle Senior Living has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through exceptional care, compassion, and service. We strive to create the most satisfying living experience for our residents while being the most respected senior living company to work for.
Requirements
- Previous experience in activities, recreation, customer service, hospitality, education, childcare, senior living, or healthcare preferred but not required
- Passion for working with seniors and enhancing their quality of life
- Positive, outgoing, and energetic personality
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative thinking and ability to engage groups of varying interests and abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic computer skills preferred
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays for special events
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and implementing daily, weekly, and monthly activity programs
- Lead and support group activities, games, exercise programs, crafts, educational events, and social gatherings
- Encourage resident participation and engagement in community activities
- Assist with community outings and special events
- Help decorate the community for holidays, celebrations, and themed events
- Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families
- Assist with activity setup, cleanup, and organization of supplies
- Transport or escort residents to activities as needed
- Assist in maintaining activity calendars, attendance records, and resident participation logs
- Support volunteer activities and community partnerships
- Work collaboratively with caregivers, nursing staff, culinary services, and leadership to enhance resident experiences
- Ensure programs are welcoming, inclusive, and adapted to residents' varying abilities and interests
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off Plans
- ICHR A insurance options
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee discount programs
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
