Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Towner Crest in Oconomowoc, WI is seeking a Part Time Life Enrichment/Activity Assistant to join our team!

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for implementing and monitoring assigned life enrichment / leisure life programming for our senior residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices. 

Part time: Approx 6-9 hours/week -  To Include Every Friday AND One Weekend/month

This is a great Supplemental or Part Time Job

Scheduled Hours: 9a - 3p

More hours may be available

Potential Holidays or evenings as needed based on events and or programming

Must be creative and engaging with our senior residents. 

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

Towner Crest, sits atop a hill surrounded by tall pines. Adjacent to the Oconomowoc Golf Club.

This community serves Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care senior residents.

Includes:

Free Fitness Center Access

Discounted Employee Meals

Reponsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Implement assigned activities that help residents achieve “their best day”, filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities.
• Perform assigned work routines and daily assignments to meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents, including:
 Creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and lifestyle rituals.
• Participate in Chat Circles with residents daily.
• Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one.
• Take residents outdoors or out in the community.
• Participate in outings and special events.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading/writing letters or newspapers etc.
• Provide one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.
• Transport/escort residents to other parts of the community.

• High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults.

An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.

Our strong focus on our employees, means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.

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PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.