Activity Aide

Talentify; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering engaging programs at the Kith Haven facility. The role focuses on enhancing residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and fostering a sense of community.

You will help coordinate activities, assist residents to events, and document participation while collaborating with families and staff to meet individual care needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in activities, recreation therapy, or long-term care preferred.
• Proficient in basic computer use for records and scheduling.
• Meets state and federal background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates activity programs as planned to meet residents' interests and needs.
• Assists Residents to and from activities and outings as scheduled.
• Maintains good rapport with family members and supports family involvement.
• Completes attendance and participation records for activities in a timely manner.
• Provides input to assessment/evaluation of Residents' participation when requested.
• Supports Residents' individual needs, routines, and preferences.
• Assists with escorting Residents to activities and works with volunteers.
• Cleans equipment/materials used for activities and participates in survey/inspection readiness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Activity facilitation

Resident engagement

Family liaison

Record keeping

Communication

Education

General education diploma (GED)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Facility: Kith Haven

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

Supports the Activity Director or Assistant Activity Director with facilitation of activity programs designed to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient. Helps create an engaging environment that fosters a strong sense of community and belonging.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Essential functions and responsibilities:

The essential functions of this position include the following. This list is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. There may be additional essential functions based on the unique nature of the position or environment.

• Facilitates activity programs as planned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each Resident.
• Assist Resident to and from activity programs and outings as scheduled, as required.
• Maintains good rapport with family members and encourages family support in programs.
• Completes appropriate records indicating Resident's attendance and participation in individual and group activities in a timely basis.
• Provide input to the assessment and evaluation of Residents' participation when requested. Communicates Resident's concerns and responses to interventions to immediate supervisor.
• Supports Residents' individual needs, preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices.
• Assists with escorting Residents to and from activities.
• Assist and work with individual volunteers and volunteer programs at the request of the Activity Director.
• Cleans equipment and materials used for activities.
• Participates in long-term care survey process, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience:
• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Previous experience in activities, recreation therapy, and long-term care preferred.
• Computer skills are required.
• Meets state and federal criminal background check requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.