Activities Aide

People Powered; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision Care

Telemedicine Program

Group Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Planned Time-Off

Job summary

Cherry Hill Nursing and Rehab in Westland, MI is seeking an Activities Aide to join our skilled nursing facility. You will conduct activities for residents under the direction of the Director of Activities and help residents participate in daily recreational programs.

This part-time role supports social, emotional and physical well-being through creative activities, crafts, and community engagement, with opportunities to assist in planning events and newsletters.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
• Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled is desirable.
• Available to work every other weekend and holidays
• Must be over 18 to apply

Responsibilities

• The Activities Aide is responsible for ensuring that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.
• Assists residents to accomplish normal activities of living, ex: writing letters, making phone calls, registering to vote, etc.
• Assists with record keeping of residents’ progress and activity attendance.
• Assist mail delivery, escorting residents to the activity programs, flower/plant care within the facility, pet/fish care, preparation of monthly newsletter, fund-raising efforts, and making morning announcements over P.A. system.
• Directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities to express creative talents and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs as planned by the Activities Director.
• Provides the resident with craft supplies, materials, and equipment and supervises patients during craft activities.
• Helps the residents to utilize their potential by encouraging them to work on crafts, paints, etc.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cherry Hill Nursing and Rehab is seeking an Activities Aide to join our skilled nursing facility in Westland, MI.

You would conduct activities for residents, under the direction of the Director of Activities.

Shift Available:

• Part-Time

Responsibilities:

The Activities Aide is responsible for ensuring that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

• Assists residents to accomplish normal activities of living, ex: writing letters, making phone calls, registering to vote, etc.
• Assists with record keeping of residents’ progress and activity attendance.
• Assist mail delivery, escorting residents to the activity programs, flower/plant care within the facility, pet/fish care, preparation of monthly newsletter, fund-raising efforts, and making morning announcements over P.A. system.
• Directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities to express creative talents and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs as planned by the Activities Director.
• Provides the resident with craft supplies, materials, and equipment and supervises patients during craft activities.
• Helps the residents to utilize their potential by encouraging them to work on crafts, paints, etc.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
• Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled is desirable
• Available to work every other weekend and holidays
• Must be over 18 to apply

Benefits:

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care,
• Telemedicine Program,
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance,
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability,
• 401(k) Savings Plan,
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
• Commuter Benefits,
• and Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick).
• Dailypay: The ability to freely view your paycheck as it accrues daily, with the option to withdraw it daily for nominal fee.

Education Assistance:

• Get up to $5,250 per year towards tuition* or
• Get up to $2,625 per year towards paying off a Non-Federal Nursing Student Loan!*

Benefits, as well as bonuses and variable compensation plans, are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.