Recreation Assistant

Burcham Hills Foundation; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior advocacy

Growth opportunities

Discounted employee meals

Free parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Open door atmosphere

Diverse culture

Option to be paid daily

Job summary

Burcham Hills is seeking a friendly Recreation Assistant to join our in-house Recreation Therapy team in East Lansing, MI. This part-time or per diem position engages residents in meaningful group and one-to-one activities, helping to maintain and enrich daily life.

The ideal candidate has coursework in eldercare or related fields, English proficiency, and a welcoming hospitality orientation. A bachelor's degree is preferred and the ability to obtain a chauffeur's license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Coursework in eldercare, recreation, event planning or related subjects.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Experience working with geriatrics in long-term care or related residential health care setting.
• Demonstrate understanding, patience, tact, respect and courtesy in dealing with resident/clients, family and visitors.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to obtain chauffeur's driver's license. Excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the residential neighborhood's daily recreation and activity program to meet the residents’ needs.
• Lead both group and one-to-one activities to engage residents meaningfully.
• Assist in planning, directing and evaluating the ongoing life recreation program.
• Ensure residents’ lives are maintained and enriched to the fullest extent possible.

Job description

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. We currently have a vacancy for a Recreation Assistant to work a Part Time or Per Diem schedule.

Join our dynamic in-house Recreation Therapy team at Burcham Hills. We are looking for an energetic, qualified Recreation Assistant to engage residents in meaningful group and one to one recreation opportunities.

In the Recreation Assistant Position you will help facilitate the residential neighborhood's daily recreation and activity program to meet the specific needs of each of the residents. Ensure residents' lives are maintained and enriched to the fullest extent possible by leading both group and one-to-one activities. Provide assistance in planning, directing and evaluating the ongoing life recreation program.

If you like to smile, enjoy providing exceptional hospitality, and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Coursework in various aspects of eldercare, recreation, event planning or related subjects.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Experience working with geriatrics in a long-term care, assisted living or other related residential health care setting.
• Demonstrate understanding, patience, tact, respect and courtesy in dealing with resident/client's, family and visitors.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to obtain chauffeur's driver's license. Excellent driving record.

Perks Outside Of The Paycheck

• Senior advocacy
• Rewarding hospitality driven environment
• Growth opportunities
• Diverse culture
• Open door atmosphere
• Option to be paid daily
• Discounted employee meals
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees
• Eligible for benefits as of the 01st day of employment if Full Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs
• Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres
• Join an exceptional team!

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