Activities Aide

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental, vision, prescription insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement

HSA and FSA

Pet insurance

Referral bonuses

Zusammenfassung

MediLodge Sterling is seeking a Resident Activity Assistant to organize and participate in person-specific activity programming, including one-to-one intervention, small group facilitation and large group presentations. You will document individual participation and outcomes in the medical record.

Key duties include assisting the activity director, using the environment to provide comfort and stimulation, fostering community, leading activities, and coordinating calendars and events with support

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener and ability to build rapport with residents and families.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity with end-of-life issues.

Aufgaben

• 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 models such as pet therapy, music therapy, and art therapy to achieve programming goals.
• Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
• Develops and posts monthly calendars for residents and families.
• Participates in recreational programs for residents in their rooms.
• Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
• Maintains records of activities and attendance.
• Stores activity equipment and cleans area after conclusion of activity.
• Supports resident well-being using a biopsychosocial approach.
• Provides comfort and support to residents and families when needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Willingness to learn

Active listening

Rapport building

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Confidentiality

End-of-life sensitivity

Tools

Pet therapy

Music therapy

Art therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Facility: MediLodge of Sterling

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.