Activity Assistant

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries Inc • Greenfield, WI

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About The Position

Clement Manor is a faith-based independent living, assisted living, and long-term care community. The Activity Assistant creates and manages the logistics for daily, weekly, and monthly events that engage residents. The role involves gathering participant feedback, managing resources, and delivering enjoyable, safe events on time and within budget. The assistant plans activities suited to residents' ages and physical or emotional conditions, including group activities and structured one-to-one experiences, and works to help residents feel connected and engaged.

The position is full-time and requires CBRF certification. The schedule is mainly Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one evening event per week and one Saturday every six weeks.

Requirements

• CBRF certified, including Standard Precautions, Fire Safety, First Aid and Choking, and Medication Administration.
• High school diploma; certain certifications may be required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Physical fitness and ability to walk, dance, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands.
• Adaptability and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent resource-management, computer, record-keeping, interpersonal, decision-making, verbal-communication, and written-communication skills.
• Patience and compassion when working with others, especially people who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
• Flexibility to work as needed, especially evenings, weekends, select holidays, or early mornings.
• Willingness to adhere to and promote safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• More education or experience in nursing, recreational activities, event planning, or a related field.
• Job training and first-aid and CPR training may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly activities and events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
• Conduct leisure and recreation assessments.
• Offer structured one-to-one activities to residents who prefer that social experience.
• Implement activities that accommodate residents with special needs.
• Manage event logistics, including phone calls, advertising, inventory, budgets, volunteer or employee training and motivation, and transportation coordination.
• Observe participants at group activities and events to assess their enjoyment and gather feedback for improvement.
• Maintain records about event-planning resources, participant interests, and notable information such as injuries or behavioral incidents.
• Report medical concerns or observations.
• Ensure events are properly provisioned, staff are trained and prepared, and events take place on time and within budget.
• Provide participants with instructions for events.
• Adhere to and promote safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED