Activity Aide - The Laurels of Kent

Ciena Healthcare; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with matching

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Student Loan Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Laurels of Kent is seeking an individual to support activity programs and contribute to the overall well-being of residents in a skilled nursing setting. This role emphasizes engagement, safety, and family involvement in daily activities.

Responsibilities include assisting residents to activities, maintaining participation records, and collaborating with volunteers while upholding regulatory standards in a caring community.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in activities, recreation therapy, and long-term care preferred.
• Computer skills required; background checks per state/federal rules.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates activity programs to meet residents' interests and needs.
• Assist residents to and from activities and outings.
• Maintain records of attendance and participation.
• Support family involvement and gather input for assessments.
• Escort residents to activities and work with volunteers.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and comply with surveys.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Recreation therapy experience

Long-term care experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Student Loan Reimbursement

The Laurels of Kent,

Facility: The Laurels of Kent

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.