Resident Activity Engagement Specialist

Ciena Healthcare; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Competitive pay

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare is seeking an Assistant Activity Director to support activity programs that enhance the well-being and engagement of residents in Michigan. You will help plan and facilitate activities, assist residents to events, and maintain records of participation, while collaborating with families and volunteers to build a caring community.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and computer skills; prior experience in activities/recreation therapy or long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 residents' needs and interests.
• Assist residents to and from activity programs and outings as scheduled.
• Maintain rapport with family and encourage family support in programs.
• Record attendance and participation in activities in a timely manner.
• Provide input to assessment and evaluation of residents' participation; communicate concerns to supervisor.
• Support residents' individual needs, preferences, routines, and choices.
• Escort residents to and from activities as needed.
• Coordinate with volunteers and volunteer programs under the Activity Director.
• Clean equipment and materials used for activities.
• Participate in long-term care survey processes and accreditation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ciena Healthcare is seeking an Assistant Activity Director to support activity programs that enhance the well-being and engagement of residents in Michigan. You will help plan and facilitate activities, assist residents to events, and maintain records of participation, while collaborating with families and volunteers to build a caring community.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and computer skills; prior experience in activities/recreation therapy or long-term care is preferred.