Recreational Services Aide

West Branch Geriatric Village Inc; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Discount Program

Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

West Branch Geriatric Village Inc in Westland is seeking a Recreational Services Aide to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational and psychosocial programs for residents. This position focuses on meeting the functional needs and interests of each resident.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferably a year of experience in healthcare. Responsibilities include implementing activities, assisting residents, and maintaining communication with families.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement activity programming as planned and assigned.
• Assist residents to and from activity programs.
• Maintain good rapport with family members.
• Provide input to the assessment and evaluation of resident's participation.
• Communicate resident's concerns to immediate supervisor.
• Support a resident’s individual needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Westland, A Villa Center is seeking a Recreational Services Aide to join their team!! 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.

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 Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• 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.

Villa Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance.
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Innovative Training Programs
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program!
• Up to $300/month incentive for food, gas, childcare, and medical bills.
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off

SHARED CODE OF CONDUCT:

B.E.T.T.E.R. is Villa’s Service Excellence Code of Conduct. Becoming a member of the Villa Team includes upholding Villa’s B.E.T.T.E.R. standards every day. Be Welcoming to All, Establish a Relationship, Trust & respect, Teamwork, Engage & Communicate & Recognize.

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.