Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant Bridgeway Park Senior Living Canton, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Paid orientation Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Computer operation Computer literacy High school diploma or GED Task prioritization Therapeutic exercise techniques Yoga instruction Progress documentation Rehabilitation and recovery (patient care) Entry level

Full Job Description Responsibilities/Qualifications:

Bridgeway Park Canton Senior Living Facility is hiring a Life Enrichment Assistant. The life enrichment assistant will be responsible for planning purposeful and fun activities for our residents.

The duties are:

Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activity programs, encouraging and motivating our residents. Some activities are chair yoga, dance circle, seasonal crafts, pet visits, outings and more. Emphasize independence and maximize ability so that residents attain/maintain their highest level of functioning. Completes weekly documentation of resident progress to the supervisor regarding the residents' attendance, behavior and level of involvement. Assisting with Range of Motion and therapeutic exercises to restore mobility.

Requirements:

Physical rehab experience preferred. Able to lift 50 pounds. High school diploma or GED. Knowledge of basic computer operations. A positive attitude and the capacity to work as a team. Able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities. Every other weekend is required. Flexibility, creativity, patience.

Benefits:

Employee recognition events. Paid time off. Opportunities for advancement. Paid orientation and training. Medical, dental and vision available for full-time employees.