Resident Life & Activities Aide

Talentify; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with matching

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare’s Ely Manor facility in Michigan is seeking an individual to support activity programs that enhance residents’ physical, mental, and social well-being. You will help create a warm, engaging environment that fosters community and belonging.

The role involves assisting residents to activities, maintaining family rapport, recording attendance, and collaborating with volunteers; candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and computer skills, with background checks required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in activities or recreation therapy in long-term care preferred.
• Computer skills 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

Experience in activities, recreation therapy, and long-term care preferred

Job description

Ciena Healthcare’s Ely Manor facility in Michigan is seeking an individual to support activity programs that enhance residents’ physical, mental, and social well-being. You will help create a warm, engaging environment that fosters community and belonging.

The role involves assisting residents to activities, maintaining family rapport, recording attendance, and collaborating with volunteers; candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and computer skills, with background checks required.