Geriatric Activity Specialist — Part-Time Days

Bronson Healthcare; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare in Mattawan is seeking a Part-time Activities Associate for Bronson Commons, 10:30a-7p, to enrich resident life through creative arts, recreation, and therapeutic activities under supervision.

The role requires a valid Michigan CNA license, high school diploma or GED with Nurse Aide Training, and preferred LTC/geriatrics experience; strong communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with Nurse Aide Training completion
• Experience in Long Term Care, Rehab, or geriatrics preferred
• Current CNA license in good standing in Michigan
• Nurse Aide Testing within 4 months of hire
• Basic medical terminology knowledge
• Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics
• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment
• Basic typing skills
• Creativity in arts/music/recreational activities preferred
• Ability to recognize and provide patient assistance based on individual needs
• Effective communication with residents, families, visitors and healthcare team
• Willingness to accept delegation and manage task priorities

Responsibilities

• Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate to individuals entering the building
• Answers call lights, bells, or paging system to determine residents' needs
• Utilizes documentation systems to enter patient data
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times
• Accurately and timely documents patient activity participation records
• Assist and/or direct daily group projects or activities
• Train, direct and assist volunteers
• Provide one to one programming and visitation for cognitively impaired patients and document approach and responses
• Initiate and organize new activity programming
• Assist with patient ADLs including feeding, toileting, grooming, transferring and transporting
• Assumes responsibility for own growth and development

Skills

CNA License

ADL Assistance

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Creative Activities

Patient Transport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide Training Program

Job description

Bronson Healthcare in Mattawan is seeking a Part-time Activities Associate for Bronson Commons, 10:30a-7p, to enrich resident life through creative arts, recreation, and therapeutic activities under supervision.

The role requires a valid Michigan CNA license, high school diploma or GED with Nurse Aide Training, and preferred LTC/geriatrics experience; strong communication and basic computer skills are essential.