Description

Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Facility: Medilodge of West Bloomfield

Why Medilodge?

Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the Michigan Works! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.
Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through OnShift Wallet.

Summary: Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming,

including one to one intervention, small group facilitation and large group presentations. Capable of documenting

individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.

Essential Functions:

· Assists the resident activity director as needed.

· Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.

· Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.

· Leads and participates in individual and group activities.

· Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such a pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.

· Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.

· Develops and posts monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.

· Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.

· Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.

· Maintains records of activities and attendance.

· Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.

· Utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.

Requirements

Qualifications: Education:

Bachelors in Recreational Therapy or Occupational Therapy or
Bachelor’s degree in relevant human service field, 20 hrs. CEU’s within 1 year of hire* or state specific training to be initiated at first offering or
Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or
Associate degree in human service field, 20 hrs. CEU’s within 1 year of hire* or
NCCAP Certified as Activity Assistant Certified*
High School Diploma or GED AND minimum of 6 college credits*(as required by NCCAP) or
State-specific certification as an Activity Assistant

Licenses/Certification:

Certified Recreation Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Activity Assistant Certified (NCCAP or state-specific) preferred

Experience:

Prefer minimum of 500 hours of experience in activity programming in any setting prior to hire.
For high school/GED educated applicants, college courses must include one English course in composition, report or technical writing, and one course in areas of Art/Recreation Programming, Sciences, or Management with a passing grade.
*Acceptable areas of in-service education and CEU’s can be reviewed at www.nccap.org

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Activities Assistant