Resident Activity & Wellness Facilitator

Ciena-Healthcare; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 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 in Michigan is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director with planning and facilitating programs that promote Residents’ wellbeing and a sense of community. You will help with transportation to activities and maintain records of participation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and attention to safety and regulatory requirements, with opportunities to work with volunteers and engage families in programs. We offer competitive pay and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 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 in Michigan is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director with planning and facilitating programs that promote Residents’ wellbeing and a sense of community. You will help with transportation to activities and maintain records of participation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and attention to safety and regulatory requirements, with opportunities to work with volunteers and engage families in programs. We offer competitive pay and a benefits package.