Resident Activities Specialist – Full-Time

Ciena Healthcare; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Regency at Waterford is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the activity director by facilitating programs that enhance the well-being and sense of community for residents at our Waterford, MI location. You’ll help with setup, escort residents to activities, and maintain accurate participation records.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, computer skills, and a background check. Experience in activities or recreation therapy in long-term care is preferred, with on-site

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in activities, recreation therapy, and long-term care preferred.
• Computer skills are required.
• Meets state and federal criminal background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates activity programs as planned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each Resident.
• Assist Resident to and from activity programs and outings as scheduled, as required.
• Maintains good rapport with family members and encourages family support in programs.
• Completes appropriate records indicating Resident’s attendance and participation in individual and group activities in a timely basis.
• Provide input to the assessment and evaluation of Residents' participation when requested. Communicates Resident’s concerns and responses to interventions to immediate supervisor.
• Supports Residents' individual needs, preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices.
• Assists with escorting Residents to and from activities.
• Assist and work with individual volunteers and volunteer programs at the request of the Activity Director.
• Cleans equipment and materials used for activities.
• Participates in long-term care survey process, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Regency at Waterford is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the activity director by facilitating programs that enhance the well-being and sense of community for residents at our Waterford, MI location. You’ll help with setup, escort residents to activities, and maintain accurate participation records.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, computer skills, and a background check. Experience in activities or recreation therapy in long-term care is preferred, with on-site