Activity Assistant at Medilodge of Livonia

Plymouth, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

21.85

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Activity Programming, One to One Interventions, Group Facilitation, Documentation, Medical Record Keeping, Environmental Utilization, Community Building, Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Event Planning, Calendar Development, Volunteer Promotion, Record Keeping, Biopsychosocial Model

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Summary: Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one interventions, 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. Requirements 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

Responsibilities

The Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one-to-one interventions, small group facilitation, and large group presentations, while documenting participation in the medical record. Essential functions include assisting the director, utilizing the environment for resident comfort and stimulation, fostering community, and leading various individualized activities like pet or music therapy.