Activity Assistant

Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation is hiring an Activities Assistant responsible for supporting resident activities and engagement. The role requires effective communication and organizational skills to maintain a positive environment for residents. Ideal candidates should have a professional demeanor and be committed to ensuring resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in planning and coordinating activities.
• Positive and professional demeanor towards residents and staff.
• General observation skills required to share relevant information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourage and escort residents to activities.
• Maintain activity supplies and budget compliance.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant!

Essential Functions:

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conducts various activities at the direction of the Resident Program Director.
• Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing.
• Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all Company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment