Activity Assistant

Earn $16.50 to $19.25 an hour planning outings, special events, and daily programs for residents at Tudor Oaks in Muskego. This is a full-time temporary role for 4 to 5 months, starting in late November.

Tudor Oaks is a senior living community on a 110-acre campus just outside Milwaukee. Our residents live in independent apartments, assisted living, and our Francis Henry Health Center. As an Activity Assistant, you'll work with all of them, so you'll gain experience across every level of senior care in one job.

What you'll do

• Lead group and one-on-one programs matched to each resident's interests and abilities
• Help plan new program ideas, special events, and outings
• Escort residents to and from programs, including residents who use wheelchairs or walkers
• Work alongside volunteers during programs
• Record attendance and participation notes, and share any concerns or incidents with the Lifestyle Program Director
• Prepare supplies and projects like sensory boxes and seasonal decorations

What you'll need

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 6-12 months of experience leading activities or programs, or a college internship in a related field 
• Able to communicate clearly with residents and staff in English, spoken and written
• Able to work a weekend rotation and holidays
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds often and up to 50 pounds sometimes, with or without accommodation
• Must be 18 or older

Preferred:

• Experience working with older adults, including people living with memory loss
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license
• Basic skills in Word, Publisher, and Excel

Pay and schedule

• $16.50 to $19.25 per hour, based on experience
• Full-time, Monday through Friday, Days, plus a weekend rotation and holidays 
• Temporary position, late November for about 4 to 5 months

How to apply

Apply through Indeed. Alizae Anderson, our hiring manager, will contact qualified applicants to set up a 30-minute interview. We reply to every applicant within 2 business days

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To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.