Activities Aide

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Richmond (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay options (daily/weekly)

Education assistance

401K

Retirement savings

Job summary

MediLodge of Richmond is seeking a friendly Resident Activity Assistant to lead engaging programs that stimulate residents and foster community. You will support the activity director, lead individual and group activities, and document participation in the resident’s medical records.

Join a team that values compassionate care and offers flexible scheduling, daily/weekly pay options through UKG Wallet, and opportunities to enhance residents’ well-being with creative therapies and social

Qualifications

• Experience organizing activity programs for residents.
• Ability to document participation in medical records.
• Ability to foster a sense of community within the center.
• Comfort with leading individual and group activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist activity director and support residents with daily programming.
• Lead individual and group activities to engage residents.
• Document attendance and participation in medical records.
• Arrange decorations and plan monthly activity calendars.
• Support therapies (pet, music, art) and coordinate events.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Active listening

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Confidentiality

End-of-life care

Job description

Michigan’s state-funded Senate Bill 690 (COVID-19) pay may be ending—but your earning power shouldn’t.Join a team that values your dedication and is stepping up to help replace the missing pay in your paycheck.Make the move to an employer that invests in you.

Facility: MediLodge of Richmond

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 Choose MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support available for your well-being.
• Flexible Scheduling: We offer various scheduling options—ask us about what works for you!
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Earn extra by referring others to join our team.

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.
• 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.