Activity Aide

Ciena-Healthcare; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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 in Michigan is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director with facilitating programs that engage residents and enhance their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

You will help coordinate activities, assist residents to and from events, maintain attendance records, and collaborate with family and volunteers to create a welcoming, caring environment across our long-term care community.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in activities, recreation therapy, and long-term care preferred.
• Computer skills are required.
• Meets state and federal criminal background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates activity programs as planned to meet residents' needs and interests.
• Assist residents to and from activities and outings as scheduled.
• Maintain good rapport with family members and encourage family involvement.
• Complete attendance and participation records in a timely basis.
• Provide input to assessments and communicate concerns to supervisor.
• Support residents' individual needs and preferences.
• Escort residents to and from activities.
• Coordinate with volunteers and volunteer programs.
• Clean equipment and materials used for activities.
• Participate in surveys and accreditation processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Activity facilitation

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Recordkeeping software

Job description

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.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• 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.