Activity Aide - Regency at Jackson

Ciena Healthcare; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 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's Regency at Jackson facility is seeking an Activities Assistant to support activity programs that enhance the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of residents. The role contributes to a welcoming community and strong family involvement.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in activities or recreation therapy within long-term care. Computer skills are essential to manage records and scheduling.

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 the residents' interests.
• Assist residents to and from activities and outings as scheduled.
• Maintain rapport with family members and encourage family support in programs.
• Complete records of residents' attendance and participation.
• Provide input to assessment of Residents' participation when requested.
• Support residents' individual needs and preferences.
• Escort residents to activities as needed.
• Assist volunteers and volunteer programs as requested.
• Clean equipment and materials used for activities.
• Participate in survey, regulatory, and accreditation processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Activity Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Student Loan Reimbursement

Regency at Jackson,

Facility: Regency at Jackson

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

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.