Recreation Therapy/Activities Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Employee recognition programs

Resort-like campus on 38 acres

Join an exceptional team!

Job summary

Burcham Hills Foundation in East Lansing, MI, is seeking a qualified Recreation Assistant to join their dynamic in-house Recreation Therapy team. The selected candidate will facilitate daily recreation programs that enrich the lives of seniors, leading both group and individualized activities.Qualifications include relevant coursework and experience in eldercare, along with strong communication skills. The role offers a rewarding work environment with various perks, including growth opportunities and benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Coursework in various aspects of eldercare, recreation, event planning or related subjects.
• Experience working with geriatrics in a long-term care or assisted living setting.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend instructions in English.
• Ability to obtain a chauffeur’s driver's license with an excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily recreation and activity programs for residents.
• Lead group and one-to-one activities to ensure residents' engagement.
• Assist in planning, directing, and evaluating ongoing recreation programs.

Skills

Eldercare knowledge

Recreation planning

Communication skills

Patience and courtesy

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
• Open door atmosphere
• Option to be paid daily
• Discounted employee mealsFree 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
• Join an exceptional team!

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