Activities Assistant

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. 

  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