Activities Aide - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Activities Aide Part Time

Are you looking for a stable company? Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie 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:
Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one intervention, small group facilitation and large group presentations and has the ability to document individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.

• 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.
• 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.