Activities Aide

MediLodge; Sterling Heights (MI); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

HSA/FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Daily/Weekly pay options

Employee referral bonuses

Resumo da vaga

MediLodge of Sterling is seeking a Resident Activity Assistant to support and lead resident activity programming. You will assist the activity director, help plan and run one-to-one, small group, and large group activities, and document resident participation and outcomes in medical records.

Target candidates should be able to use a biopsychosocial approach to support well-being, foster community within the center, and coordinate events with families and staff.

Qualificações

• Experience organizing and leading activities for residents is preferred.
• Ability to document participation and outcomes in records.
• Willingness to learn about therapy modalities used (pets, music, art).

Responsabilidades

• Assist activity director as needed.
• Create engaging activities and adapt to resident needs.
• Lead individual and group activities to promote participation.
• Prepare monthly calendars and post for residents and families.
• Support community engagement and volunteer initiatives.
• Maintain activity equipment and tidy activity areas.

Conhecimentos

Good listener

Builds rapport easily

Clear communication

Collaborative

Willingness to learn new modalities

Descrição da vaga

Facility: MediLodge of Sterling

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 Sterling

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 as 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.