Recreational Assistant

PACE Southeast Michigan; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan seeks a Recreational (Life Enrichment) Assistant to help participants engage in meaningful day center activities such as arts, crafts, outdoor activities, exercise, and music.

You will lead group and individual programming, assist in escorting participants to activities and community outings, and help develop monthly calendars and events. This role requires energy, strong communication, and the ability to engage seniors in leisure activities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 1 year experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting for the elderly.
• NCCAP/NAPPCC certification is a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer and technology systems.
• Outgoing, energetic, and able to engage participants in leisure activities.
• Experience with dementia education is a plus.
• Event planning experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate group and individualized programming for participants.
• Escort participants to activities and community outings.
• Assist in developing the monthly activities calendar and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Outgoing and energetic

Large group engagement

Event planning

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

NCCAP/NAPPCC Certification

Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia knowledge

Job description

The Recreational (Life Enrichment) Assistant assists in helping participants engage in meaningful day center activities. Activities are not limited but may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, exercise, music and other special activities/events.

The Recreational (Life Enrichment) Assistant assists in helping participants engage in meaningful day center activities. Activities are not limited but may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, exercise, music and other special activities/events.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and facilitate group and individualized programming and activities for participant that are designed to meet the social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs and interest of each participant.
• Assist with escorting participants to activities and community outings.
• Assist in the development of the monthly activities calendar and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum high school diploma
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a social or recreational program, of which was full time in an activities/life enrichment program in a healthcare setting for the elderly. Activity Assistant Certification is a plus from a recognizing body such as NCCAP, or NAPPCC.
• Must possess effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer and technology systems.
• Must be very outgoing, energetic, and able to engage participants in leisure activities.
• Able to engage with large room volumes.
• Education of Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia is a plus.
• Event-planning experience is a plus.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Company Description

PACE is a "Best Place to Work" certified company. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a unique health plan and care provider, committed to keeping aging adults with challenging healthcare conditions in their homes, by caring for their medical, physical, and social needs. PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the community, and our Day Health Center.

PACE is a "Best Place to Work" certified company. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a unique health plan and care provider, committed to keeping aging adults with challenging healthcare conditions in their homes, by caring for their medical, physical, and social needs. PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the community, and our Day Health Center.