Activities Aide Autumn Woods Health Care Facility - 2.1 Warren, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Activity Aide Shift:

9am-5pm Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility is excited to announce our new alliance with MediLodge as their sister facility! We are accepting applications for a Activities Aide to join our team. See what a career at Autumn Woods can mean for you! Our tenured leadership and staff are here to assist you in developing your talents to guide your career path. Did you know? Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at Autumn Woods, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person. What We Offer You? At Autumn Woods, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including: Competitive Wages That Increase for Years Licensed Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals We Offer Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for Fulltime Employees Medical, Guardian Dental and Vision, Benefits for You & Your Family Employee Benefits Navigator - to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option, Sick Time, and Holidays 401k

Retirement 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:

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. Education Required High School or better Skills Preferred Compassion People Skills Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.