Activities Assistant

Vista Springs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized major medical plan

Short Term Disability

401K

Dental and Vision Insurance

Floating Holiday

Paid Time Off

Advancement Potential

Job summary

Vista Springs in Michigan is seeking an Activity Coordinator to plan and implement engaging daily activities for residents. You will build relationships with residents and families, schedule events, and coordinate volunteers to foster an active, caring living environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, experience in geriatric activity/recreation, and strong communication skills to support a joyful, resident-centered culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; coursework related to activity/recreation encouraged.
• Prior work in activity/recreation within geriatric care is preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and procedures and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling and implementing quality activities.
• Create and maintain relationships with residents and their families.
• Prepare activity calendars and update activity/orientation boards.
• Assist with resident events, outings, birthdays and anniversaries.
• Work with volunteers and recruit new volunteers.
• Encourage resident participation and maintain records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Find Your Greater Purpose

Pay on Demand! Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!

• Heavily subsidized low cost major medical plan.
• Short Term Disability
• 401K
• Dental and Vision Insurance, retirement plan, and generous Paid Time Off
• Floating Holiday
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Program.
• Advancement Potential.
• Catered Living/Active Lifestyle, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
• Realize your full potential for career growth and professional excellence by bringing your full-self every day to thrive in our Joy in Work environment in one of our beautiful Award-winning purpose-built and master-planned communities.
• Be part of a dynamic and dedicated team.

Vista Springs Careers

Vista Springs offers many wonderful perks including, but not limited to:

• Heavily subsidized low cost major medical plan.
• Short Term Disability
• 401K
• Dental and Vision Insurance, retirement plan, and generous Paid Time Off
• Floating Holiday
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Program.
• Advancement Potential.
• Catered Living/Active Lifestyle, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
• Realize your full potential for career growth and professional excellence by bringing your full-self every day to thrive in our Joy in Work environment in one of our beautiful Award-winning purpose-built and master-planned communities.
• Be part of a dynamic and dedicated team.

Working conditions

• Part time/Full time
• Days and hours will vary day to day
• Little travel required

Purpose

To provide the best quality of life and engaging daily activities to residents as a group or on an individual basis. Meeting physically, socially, mentally, emotionally and spiritually and needs of the residents. Present a safe, positive, caring and professional image at all times.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling and implementing quality activities
• Create and maintain relationships with residents and their families.
• Prepare activity calendars and update activity/orientation boards
• Assist with resident’s special events, outings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
• Work with volunteers and actively seek new volunteers
• Encourage and motivate resident participation
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping.

Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Welcome new residents and their families
• Resident’s mail
• Keeping equipment functioning properly as needed.

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Course work or continuing education courses relating to field.

Work Experience

Prior work experience in activity/recreation field in geriatric care. Specialized training specifically relating to job duties.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with residents, staff, customers on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting. Must be able to speak, read and write using Basic English skills.

Physical Demands

To perform all aspects of the job on a day-to-day basis you must be able to lift up to 50lbs. physical work may include walking, moving, standing, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing and pulling for periods at a time.

Additional Information

Must be able to work in a team player environment, multi-task, self-directed, flexible, detailed orientated person, and organized; complete projects in a timely manner and follow through skills. Must have a high level of communication skills to interact with residents, families and staff.

• This job description portrays in general terms the duties and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way intended to limit management’s flexibility to assign work responsibilities.