Resident Activities Specialist

Medilodge of Munising; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Michigan Direct Care Incentive

Flexible pay options (UKG Wallet)

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement 401K

HSA/FSA

Job summary

MediLodge of Munising is seeking an Activities Aide to organize and participate in person-specific activity programming for residents. The role includes one-to-one interventions, small group facilitation, and large group presentations, with careful documentation of participation in residents' medical records.

As part of a supportive team, you will help create engaging activities, collaborate with other disciplines, and maintain records while promoting resident comfort and well-being in a caring

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener.
• Builds rapport easily.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work with residents/families facing end of life issues.

Responsibilities

• Assists the resident activity director as needed.
• Utilizes the environment to provide comfort and stimulation to residents.
• Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
• Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
• Utilizes models such as pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy for individualized programming.
• Assists with decorating for events and seasonal parties.
• Develops and posts monthly calendar for residents and families.
• Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
• Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
• Maintains records of activities and attendance.
• Stores activity equipment and cleans area after activities.
• Provides support to residents and families as needed.

Skills

Good communication

Builds rapport

Team collaboration

Active listening

Confidentiality

Job description

MediLodge of Munising is seeking an Activities Aide to organize and participate in person-specific activity programming for residents. The role includes one-to-one interventions, small group facilitation, and large group presentations, with careful documentation of participation in residents' medical records.

As part of a supportive team, you will help create engaging activities, collaborate with other disciplines, and maintain records while promoting resident comfort and well-being in a caring