Part Time Activities Aide

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay options

Employee Assistance Program

Flexibility in scheduling

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge of Campus Area in East Lansing, MI is seeking an Activity Aide for part-time work to organize and participate in resident activity programming. You will support the activity director, lead group events, and help create meaningful experiences for residents and families.

You will contribute to documenting participation and tailoring activities to individual needs, using multiple modalities to enhance well-being. Flexible scheduling and daily involvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener.
• Builds rapport easily.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work with residents/families facing end of life issues.

Responsibilities

• 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 as 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 cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
• Utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.
• Provides or arranges for comfort/support to residents and families when needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Good listener

Rapport building

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

End-of-life care

Confidentiality

Job description

MediLodge of Campus Area
2815 Northwind Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823, USA

Description

Activity Aide Part Time

MediLodge is proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association!

Are you looking for a stable company? Medilodge of Campus Area offers a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Choose MediLodge? No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.

Healthcare and Specialty Benefits:

• Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexibility in scheduling; ask us what options are available.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!

Achieve your success with us!

Summary

Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one intervention, 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.
• Provides or arranges for comfort/support to residents and families when needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.

Good listener.

Builds rapport easily.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Able to work with residents/families facing end of life issues.

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