Senior Activity Enrichment Specialist

Homestead Healthcare; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee recognition events

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Paid orientation and training

Medical, dental and vision available

Job summary

Bridgeway Park Canton Senior Living Facility is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to plan engaging activities for residents. You will help create a joyful daily routine that supports independence and well-being.

You will assist with implementing programs such as chair yoga, crafts, and outings, document resident progress, and collaborate with the care team to enhance quality of life.

Qualifications

• Physical rehab experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• A positive attitude and the capacity to work as a team.
• Able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Every other weekend is required.
• Flexibility, creativity, patience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activity programs, encouraging and motivating residents. Some activities are chair yoga, dance circle, seasonal crafts, pet visits, outings and more.
• Emphasize independence and maximize ability so that residents attain/maintain their highest level of functioning.
• Completes weekly documentation of resident progress to the supervisor regarding the residents’ attendance, behavior and level of involvement.
• Assisting with Range of Motion and therapeutic exercises to restore mobility.

Skills

Activity planning

Resident engagement

Documentation

Mobility support

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer basic skills

Job description

Bridgeway Park Canton Senior Living Facility is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to plan engaging activities for residents. You will help create a joyful daily routine that supports independence and well-being.

You will assist with implementing programs such as chair yoga, crafts, and outings, document resident progress, and collaborate with the care team to enhance quality of life.