Resident Activities Assistant

Deckerville Community Hospital, Inc.; Marlette Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire Rural Health System is seeking a Resident Activities Assistant in Marlette, MI. This casual position involves planning and coordinating engaging activities to support residents’ mental, physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, CPR or First Aid certification; CNA certification is preferred. Prior experience with seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s and in coordinating events is also preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR or First Aid Certification.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Prior experience with senior adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s preferred.
• Prior experience in planning and implementing activities and events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Activities assistants collaborate with other activity coordinators to schedule, plan and produce events for the residents of the institution for which they work. Specifically, these professionals make decisions about which activities might be most valuable for their audience, then plan each part of the event. They're also responsible for creating a collection of activities that offer different types of stimulation, including those that offer opportunities for mental, physical, social and emotional growth and enjoyment.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

CNA

Senior care

Activity planning

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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Resident Activities Assistant

Casual Manual Labor Marlette, MI, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2446

OPEN POSITION:

Position: Resident Activities Assistant

Department: SNF/LTCU

Main Location: Marlette, MI

Hours: Casual. Hours may vary.

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Resident Activities Assistant. We're looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CPR or First Aid Certified
• CNA certification preferred
• Prior experience with senior adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s preferred
• Prior experience in planning and implementing activities and events preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activities assistants collaborate with other activity coordinators to schedule, plan and produce events for the residents of the institution for which they work. Specifically, these professionals make decisions about which activities might be most valuable for their audience, then plan each part of the event. They're also responsible for creating a collection of activities that offer different types of stimulation, including those that offer opportunities for mental, physical, social and emotional growth and enjoyment.

"Aspire Rural Health Systems are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aspire Rural Health System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources.”