Recreation Therapy/Activities Assistant

Burcham Hills; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior advocacy

Hospitality-driven environment

Growth opportunities

Diverse culture

Daily pay option

Discounted employee meals

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits eligibility from day one for full-time

Employee recognition programs

Beautiful campus on 38 acres

Job summary

Burcham Hills, located in East Lansing, MI, is looking for a Recreation Assistant. In this role, you will facilitate activities for residents, ensuring their lives are enriched through engaging group and individual recreation opportunities. Ideal candidates will have relevant coursework in eldercare and experience in a long-term care setting. The position offers a rewarding environment with excellent hospitality and growth opportunities, and you could be eligible for benefits from day one if hired full time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with geriatrics in a long-term care or assisted living setting.
• Ability to obtain chauffeur’s driver’s license with an excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily recreation and activity program for residents.
• Lead group and one-to-one activities.
• Assist in planning and evaluating the recreation program.

Skills

Understanding and patience

Adept in eldercare

Written and oral communication

Education

Coursework in eldercare or recreation

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 full time or part time 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.
• 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
• 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
• Employee recognition programs
• Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres