Activity Aide - The Laurels of Carson City

Ciena Healthcare; Carson City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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 Director or Assistant Activity Director to support activity programs designed to meet residents' interests and well-being. You will create an engaging environment that fosters community and belonging.

Responsibilities include facilitating planned activities, assisting residents to events, documenting participation, and liaising with families. Strong computer skills and background checks are required, with competitive pay and an attractive

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 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 to meet Residents' interests and needs.
• Assist Residents to and from activities and outings as scheduled.
• Maintain rapport with families and encourage family involvement.
• Document attendance and participation records promptly.
• Provide input to assessments of Residents' participation.
• Support Residents' individual needs and routines.
• Escort Residents to and from activities and support volunteers.
• Ensure equipment and materials used for activities are cleaned.
• Participate in long-term care survey processes and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Student Loan Reimbursement

The Laurels of Carson City,

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:

• 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.