Activities Assistant

Description Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward. Facility: Medilodge of West Bloomfield Why Medilodge? Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.

Employee Focus : We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth. Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements. Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the Michigan Works! Association. Key Benefit Package Options? Medical Benefits : Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Additional Healthcare Benefits : Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.

Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees. Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage. Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through On.

Shift Wallet. Summary: Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one intervention, small group facilitation and large group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.

Essential Functions

• Assists the resident activity director as needed.
• Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
• Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
• Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
• Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such a pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
• Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
• Develops and posts monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.
• Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
• Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
• Maintains records of activities and attendance.
• Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
• Utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.

Requirements

Education

Bachelors in Recreational Therapy or Occupational Therapy or Bachelor’s degree in relevant human service field, 20 hrs. CEU’s within 1 year of hire* or state specific training to be initiated at first offering or Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or Associate degree in human service field, 20 hrs. CEU’s within 1 year of hire* or NCCAP Certified as Activity Assistant Certified* High School Diploma or GED AND minimum of 6 college credits*(as required by NCCAP) or State-specific certification as an Activity Assistant Licenses/Certification: Certified Recreation Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Activity Assistant Certified (NCCAP or state-specific) preferred Experience: Prefer minimum of 500 hours of experience in activity programming in any setting prior to hire.

For high school/GED educated applicants, college courses must include one English course in composition, report or technical writing, and one course in areas of Art/Recreation Programming, Sciences, or Management with a passing grade. *Acceptable areas of in-service education and CEU’s can be reviewed at www.nccap.org