Resident Activity & Wellness Companion

Talentify; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare's Christian Park Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activity Director in facilitating programs that meet residents' interests and well‑being, creating an engaging environment that fosters community and belonging.

You will assist residents to and from activities, maintain participation records, collaborate with families and volunteers, and help ensure safety, regulatory adherence, and quality of life for each resident.

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

Ciena Healthcare's Christian Park Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activity Director in facilitating programs that meet residents' interests and well‑being, creating an engaging environment that fosters community and belonging.

You will assist residents to and from activities, maintain participation records, collaborate with families and volunteers, and help ensure safety, regulatory adherence, and quality of life for each resident.