Recreational Services Aide

Villa Healthcare; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

MI Bill 690 incentive eligible

Job summary

Villa at Pine Place is looking for a Recreational Services Aide to assist in planning, implementing and evaluating activities for residents. Under the supervision of the Recreational Services Director, you will help coordinate programs that support physical, emotional and psychosocial well-being as part of each resident’s care plan.

This role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; full-time and part-time positions are union-represented, with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a relevant role preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements planned activity programs to meet residents’ needs and interests.
• Assist residents to and from activities and outings.
• Maintain rapport with families and encourage involvement.
• Provide input to assessments and evaluations of participation.
• Communicate residents’ concerns to the supervisor.
• Support individual resident needs and routines.

Skills

English literacy

Interpersonal communication

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Villa at Pine Place is seeking a Recreational Services Aide to join their team! Under the supervision of the Recreational Services Director, the Recreational Services Aide assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational, physical, emotional and psychosocial programs in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Full-time and part-time employees are union-represented. Casual employees are not covered by the union.

Recreational Services Aide Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements activity programming as planned and assigned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.
• Assists residents to and from activity programs and outings.
• Maintains good rapport with family members and encourages family support in programs.
• Provides input to the assessment and evaluation of the resident’s participation when requested.
• Communicates a resident’s concerns and responses to interventions to immediate supervisor.
• Supports a resident’s individual needs, preferences, customary routines and choices.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Recreational Services Aide Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately and independently with patients, families, and other staff members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required and lead groups in activities.

Recreational Services Aide Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of prior experience in a relevant role, preferred.
• At least one year of experience working in a healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Villa Healthcare Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• MI Bill 690 incentive eligible
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!
• The above company benefits apply to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary depending on employment status and location.

Why Villa?

At Villa, we believe great care begins with how we treat our people. When our team members feel supported, respected, and empowered, better outcomes follow for residents and their families.

Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone's comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Villa, you are not just building a career. You are becoming part of a team united by purpose.

We support our team members through mentorship, professional development, and a culture built on collaboration, trust, and growth, so you can continue to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Villa Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing both short- and long-term skilled nursing care. We are committed to personalized, integrated care that considers the total well-being of every guest and their family members and goes beyond simply meeting expectations. This commitment is reflected in our empathetic and respectful culture, where we honor individual preferences and needs so each guest can feel at home while working toward optimal health outcomes.

As a member of the Villa team, employees are expected to uphold these standards by Being welcoming to all, Establishing meaningful relationships, demonstrating Trust and respect, supporting Teamwork, Engaging and communicating openly, and Recognizing one another's contributions.

Villa Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.