Activities Aide

MediLodge; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Childcare reimbursement

Transportation reimbursement

Non-perishable food program

Michigan Direct Care Incentive

Daily/Weekly pay via UKG Wallet

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment options

401K

HSA and FSA

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge of Port Huron is seeking a Resident Activity Assistant to organize and participate in person-centered activity programming. You will document participant engagement and the value of approaches in medical records.

The role supports comfort, stimulation, and community among residents, with opportunities for varied therapies and close collaboration with the care team. The position emphasizes developing monthly calendars, leading groups, and coordinating for events while promoting resident

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener.
• Builds rapport easily.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work with residents/families facing end of life issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the resident activity director as needed.
• Use the environment to provide comfort and stimulation to residents.
• Foster a sense of community within the center.
• Lead and participate in individual and group activities.
• Utilize various models for individualized programming (e.g., pet, music, art therapy).
• Assist with decorating for events and seasonal celebrations.
• Develop and post monthly activity calendars for residents and families.
• Participate in recreational programs for residents who cannot leave their rooms.
• Promote volunteer involvement in the community.
• Maintain records of activities and attendance.
• Store and clean activity equipment after use.
• Support resident well-being using a biopsychosocial approach.
• Provide comfort/support to residents and families when needed.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Skills

Good listener

Rapport building

Willing to learn

Team collaboration

Communication

Confidentiality

End of life care

Job description

Facility: MediLodge of Port Huron

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

Facility: MediLodge of Port Huron

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.

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 MichiganWorks! 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 UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Summary

The 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.
• Provides or arranges for comfort/support to residents and families when needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener.
• Builds rapport easily.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work with residents/families facing end of life issues.