Recreation Therapy/Activities Assistant

Burcham Hills; 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

Option to be paid daily

Discounted employee meals

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Eligible for benefits from day one for full-time

Employee recognition programs

Beautiful resort-like campus on 38 acres

Job summary

Burcham Hills, located in East Lansing, MI, is seeking a Recreation Assistant to join their Recreation Therapy team. This role involves facilitating daily recreation programs that enrich the lives of seniors. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of eldercare, experience with geriatrics, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a rewarding work environment, growth opportunities, and covered benefits from day one for full-time employees. Join Burcham Hills to make a positive impact in the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Coursework in various aspects of eldercare, recreation, or event planning.
• Experience working with geriatrics in a relevant health care setting.
• Understanding, patience, and respect when dealing with residents and families.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English.
• Valid chauffer’s driver’s license and excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Eldercare knowledge

Experience with geriatrics

Communication skills

Event planning

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 chauffer’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