Activity Assistant
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Assist the Director of Life Enrichment by leading small, medium, and large resident group activities.
- Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies before each program and clean up after each program.
- Conduct one-to-one programs with residents who are low functioning.
- Clean and take care of bird aviaries on Tuesdays and Saturdays or as instructed by the Life Enrichment Director.
- Keep supplies and equipment neat, organized, and returned to the appropriate place.
- Assist with feeding residents at meal times as needed.
- One or more years of experience as an Activity Assistant is preferred.
- Experience in long-term care and memory care is preferred.
- Musical or artistic abilities are a plus but are not required.
About the company
The Wealshire runs residential communities in Minnesota for people with Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia. Its care combines housing, nursing oversight and help with daily routines, with a social approach intended to preserve residents' independence and dignity as their needs change. Activity teams organize exercise, games and music alongside shared spaces such as courtyards, a coffee shop and a cinema. Families pay monthly rent and a care charge for their relative's accommodation and support, with fees linked to the level of assistance required. Founded in 2010, the privately held company is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bloomington, MN
Founded
2010
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Formal learning accompanies care work: Wealshire trains staff in dementia care and supplies annual courses.
- Study has financial support: Wealshire lists $4,000 yearly tuition reimbursement for employees.
- Entry roles train beginners: Medina's care-provider assistant opening requires no experience and supports nursing-assistant schooling.
What critics are saying
- Care time isn't separately billable: Wealshire's monthly pricing absorbs extra assistance unless the resident changes care levels.
- Evening work limits schedules: Bloomington's practical-nurse vacancy lists a 1:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift.
- Care includes end-of-life work: Wealshire assists outside hospice agencies with dementia residents.
What makes The Wealshire unique
- Navigation shapes the building: Wealshire surrounds common spaces with resident rooms and visible staff stations.
- Placement follows clinical assessment: Wealshire's registered nurse evaluates care needs before families select a household and bedroom.
- Behavioral care has dedicated space: Bloomington lists separate male behavioral and high-anxiety households.
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