Activity Assistant

Medilodg; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medilodg in the United States is seeking a Resident Activity Assistant to organize and participate in person-specific programming. This role includes one-to-one interventions, small group facilitation, and large group presentations with documentation of outcomes in medical records.

The position requires a background in recreational or occupational therapy, certifications as applicable, and a commitment to fostering community and well-being within the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in therapy/rehabilitation related field.
• CEU requirements and state training may apply.
• NCCAP or state Activity Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the resident activity director as needed.
• Utilize the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to residents.
• Foster a sense of community within the center environment.
• Lead and participate in individual and group activities.
• Utilize models like pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
• Assist with decorating the facility for events and seasonal parties.
• Develop and post monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.
• Participate in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
• Promote volunteer efforts in the community.
• Maintain records of activities and attendance.
• Store activity equipment and clean area after activities.
• Use the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Group facilitation

Documentation

Program planning

Education

Bachelor in Recreational Therapy or Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in relevant human service field

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate degree in human service field

NCCAP Activity Assistant Certified

High School Diploma or GED + 6 college credits

State-specific Activity Assistant certification

Job description

Description

Summary: Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming,

including one to one interventions, small group facilitation and large group presentations. Capable of documenting

individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the resident activity director as needed.
• Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
• Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
• Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
• Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such a pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
• Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
• Develops and posts monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.
• Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
• Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
• Maintains records of activities and attendance.
• Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
• Utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors in Recreational Therapy or Occupational Therapy or
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant human service field, 20 hrs CEU’s within 1 year of hire* or state specific training to be initiated at first offering or
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or
• Associate degree in human service field, 20 hrs CEU’s within 1 year of hire* or
• NCCAP Certified as Activity Assistant Certified*
• High School Diploma or GED AND minimum of 6 college credits*(as required by NCCAP) or
• State-specific certification as an Activity Assistant

Licenses/Certification:

• Certified Recreation Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Activity Assistant Certified (NCCAP or state-specific) preferred

Experience:

• Prefer minimum of 500 hours of experience in activity programming in any setting prior to hire.
• For high school/GED educated applicants, college courses must include one English course in composition, report or technical writing, and one course in areas of Art/Recreation Programming, Sciences, or Management with a passing grade.
• *Acceptable areas of in-service education and CEU’s can be reviewed at www.nccap.org