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Activities/Recreation Assistant

Capitol Lakes
Madison, WI Part Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
Overview

Capitol Lakes is a vibrant Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), conveniently located in the heart of downtown Madison. Capitol Lakes offers flexible scheduling and work life balance, preceptor program/career development opportunities, and PayActiv (daily pay option).

Capitol Lakes is currently looking for an Activities/Recreation Assistant to join our team. This position will assist the Activities Coordinator implement therapeutic activity and life enrichment programs in the facility. You will support volunteers and lead holistically designed activity programs that support person centered care philosophy and a high level of care.

Wage Range: Starting at $19.50 and up ; DOE

About You

  • Experience in a senior living facility, recreation therapy, or a related field is preferred.
  • Current and valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification is preferred.
  • Working knowledge in gerontology, dementia, physiology and anatomy, and/or recreation therapy.
  • Communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer service skills, team building skills, and/or leadership skills.
  • Computer skills, including experience with electronic medical records systems.

Potential Schedule

  • Monday from 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Tuesday from 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Wednesday from 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Thursday from 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Every other Friday from 1:00-4:00pm
  • Every other Saturday (opposite of Fridays) from 9:30am-12:00pm (in Health Center), and 1:00pm-4:00pm (in Assisted Living)

Benefits

Our part-time team members enjoy benefits and perks that support both life at work and outside of it.

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match plus profit sharing
  • Free shift meals and employee cafeteria
  • Education reimbursement
  • Subsidized parking or public transportation
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Early wage access through PayActiv
  • Employee appreciation programs and annual resident appreciation bonus

Apply today and come be part of our community!

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