Personal Activity Attendant (part-time)

Woodhaven Retirement Community; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodhaven Retirement Community is seeking a compassionate and dependable Personal Activity Attendant to enrich the lives of seniors through engaging activities. This part-time role involves planning and facilitating daily activities focused on residents' physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

Benefits

Merit-based raises annually

Free daily meal with every shift

Free recreation center passes

Employer funded 401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Geriatric experience preferred.
• Experience with dementia and Alzheimer’s preferred.
• Previous activity programming experience in senior living or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and one-on-one activities tailored to residents with memory loss.
• Encourage resident engagement with a person-centered approach.
• Document resident participation and progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Creativity

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About Us

At the Woodhaven Retirement Community we are dedicated and committed to enriching the lives of our residents through compassion, engagement, and quality care. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Services and Adult Day Services. We specialize in providing a safe and stimulating environment for seniors, including those living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Our Life Enrichment team plays a key role in creating moments of joy, purpose, and connection.

About Us

At the Woodhaven Retirement Community we are dedicated and committed to enriching the lives of our residents through compassion, engagement, and quality care. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Services and Adult Day Services. We specialize in providing a safe and stimulating environment for seniors, including those living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Our Life Enrichment team plays a key role in creating moments of joy, purpose, and connection.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and dependable Activity Attendant to join our team. This position is ideal for someone with experience in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of seniors. You will plan and facilitate daily activities that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and one-on-one activities tailored to residents with memory loss
• Encourage resident participation and engagement with a person-centered approach
• Assist in planning monthly activity calendars and special events
• Support residents during outings, sensory stimulation programs, and music or art therapy
• Document resident participation and progress
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary, and other departments to promote whole-person wellness
• Assist with the Adult Day Program
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment at all times
• Other duties as assigned by the Life Enrichment Director
  
  

Qualifications

• A year of geriatric experience is preferred
• Experience working with individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer’s preferred
• Previous activity programming experience in a senior living or healthcare setting preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Patience, empathy, and creativity are a must
• Ability to work every other weekend, and holidays as scheduled
  
  

Benefits

• Merit based raises provided every year for the past 30 years
• Free daily meal with every shift worked
• Free Livonia Recreation Center passes available for use for you and your family (up to 5 passes)
• Employer funded 401k retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Faith based management perspective
• Meaningful work that directly enhances the quality of life for seniors
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for growth within our organization
• Employee recognition programs

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