Activities Assistant - Wallick Communities : Job Details

Description We need you at The Grove of Oakleaf Village! Be a part of the Wallick team where we are making a difference in residents' lives. Specifics:

• Pay: Up to $15/hr.
• Position may be required to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

The work - How you will contribute: In accordance with the Wallick Mission and Values, the Activity Assistant will give our residents a sense of purpose, worth, and meaning to help them strive as far mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and socially as they choose.About You: You have great customer service skills, and are flexible, compassionate, and dependable. Previous experience working in an Assisted Living or Memory Care Community is a plus, but all are encouraged to apply! You also have:

• High school diploma or GED desirable.
• Able to operate a computer in a window environment.
• Previous experience working in an Assisted Living is community a plus.
• Must be organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with co-workers, residents, family members and business partners. Ability to read, analyze and interpret reports.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from internal and external sources.
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to apply basic math skills.
• Make routine decisions requiring minimal judgment.
• You can make decisions that may affect any or all internal operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Motivates and encourages resident involvement in the participation in activities.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all personnel and medical file information.
• Reports information to Activities Director or charge nurse of any problems with difficult or disturbed residents, family, care givers, or staff.
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
• Perform administrative requirements and submit them to Activities Director.
• Give one-on-one attention to residents if necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Pay on demand (access your money as you earn it)
• Up to 8 weeks (about 2 months) of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Gift of Time
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance effective within 2 weeks
• Gym membership or Fitness equipment reimbursement
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• 401(k) with a 3.5% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance

Physical Demands: Position requires general office work (sitting, standing); manual dexterity needed for computer work with keyboard and mouse. Position requires ability to talk, walk, stand, lift, push, pull, stoop, bend, reach or meet other physical demands when working Work Environment: Position requires work to be performed within the Assisted Living Community or Memory Care neighborhood. Potential exposure to infectious illnesses. Wallick Communities luxury senior living community, Meadow Valley gives senior citizens a place called home - thanks to five decades of experience in developing, building, and managing senior living communities across the mid-west. •55 years serving our communities •20,000+ residents call our community's home •5 states and growing •1000+ associates Wallick Mission: Opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope.Wallick Values: Our Values flow directly from our Mission and set the expectation for how all associates work together. These values are: •Care •Character •Collaboration Wallick's employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) allows you to be a shareholder and benefit from our company's profitability. As an employee-owner, you can enjoy a valuable source of retirement income and feel more invested in our mission. Join us and become a partner in creating thriving communities. Working at Wallick Communities: Diversity, equity, inclusion, plus belonging. Four impactful words. One powerful and transformative journey. Here at Wallick, we know that when we invest in the equity of each group, all groups benefit. It's not about one person, one idea, nor any one action. It is about what we can accomplish together. Join us and work towards creating an inclusive and diverse workforce experience at Wallick. Meadow Valley - 5143 N Long Lake Road Traverse City, MI 49685 Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.