Activities Assistant (Part-Time Evenings/Weekends)

Description

Great for Students, Retirees, and Anyone Seeking Meaningful Part-Time Work

Are you looking for a part-time job where you can make a real difference in someone’s day? Whether you're a student hoping to gain experience in a caring field—or a retiree wanting to stay active and connected—this role offers meaningful work with a flexible, predictable schedule.

Join our team as an Activities Assistant to help create engaging, joyful, and purposeful experiences for residents in our care community. You’ll be part of a compassionate team working to enrich lives through activity programs, connection, and creativity.

Flexible Schedule: ~16 Hours/Week; Weekday Evenings & Weekends

St. Elizabeth Home, an Illuminus Community, offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting. Originally founded in 1967, St. Elizabeth is located just blocks from downtown Janesville in the beautiful Courthouse Hill Historic District between Upper Courthouse Park and Jefferson Park.

Although small enough to make everyone living and working on campus truly feel like a family, St. Elizabeth offers those we care for a wide range of services and support. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving persons of all faiths. No matter your situation or beliefs, our purpose is to provide care that transcends.

What You'll Do

• Build strong, respectful relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Represent our community with professionalism and kindness.
• Support and uphold resident rights and report concerns when needed.
• Remain patient and composed when encountering challenging behaviors.
• Collaborate efficiently with staff and volunteers.
• Assist with planning, leading, and documenting life enrichment activities.
• Support resident participation and help transport residents to and from activities.
• Complete documentation, care plans, and assessments in a timely manner.
• Lead Resident Council meetings and manage related records.
• Report behavioral or health concerns to nursing staff promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized activity environment.
• Assist with researching and obtaining activity materials.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic skills in word processing and documenting in electronic medical records.
• One year of experience with older adults or individuals with special needs preferred.
• Commitment to high-quality engagement and services for residents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment.
• Comfort working with older adults or individuals with cognitive/physical challenges.
• Ability to lead both small and large group activities—creativity welcome!
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to needs as they arise.

Why This Role Might Be Perfect for You

For Students:

• Gain hands-on experience relevant to healthcare, human services, psychology, recreation, or education careers.
• Build real-world communication and leadership skills.
• Flexible evening and weekend hours that fit well with school schedules.

For Retirees:

• Stay active, social, and involved in meaningful community work.
• Use your energy and creativity to bring joy to others.
• Enjoy a consistent but light weekly schedule.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and excited about making a positive impact, we would love to meet you. Apply today and help create meaningful moments every day for the residents we serve! We invite you to visit our website for more information and look forward to meeting you!

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.