Activity Assistant

Medilodge of Zeeland is looking for energetic and outgoing individuals who love having fun in the workplace!  Make a difference in our residents day to day well being. Apply or contact us today!!!  

Part-time Hourly Wage $14.35 (wage includes 0.85 per hour MI Hero Pay)   

Position Summary: In keeping with our Organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve; the Activity Assistant is responsible for implementing the facility’s activities and events under the supervision of the Director of Activities. They consistently engage Residents in familiar routines of daily living through personalized familiar tasks that Residents enjoyed doing in the past, and that can still bring a sense of success, meaning, and purpose in the present. 

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