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Activities Aide - Part-Time
•14 days ago
| Estimated Pay | $14 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
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Job Description
Activity Aide - Part-Time
MediLodge is proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association!
Are you looking for a stable company? Medilodge of Grand Rapids offers a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.
Why Choose MediLodge? No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.
Healthcare and Specialty Benefits:
- Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexibility in scheduling; ask us what options are available.
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!
Achieve your success with us! Apply Today!
Summary:
The 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:
The 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 bio psychosocial model to support resident well-being.
- Provides or arranges for comfort/support to residents and families when needed.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
- Good listener.
- Builds rapport easily.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Able to work with residents/families facing end of life issues.
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