Activity Assistant Job at Medilodge of West Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, MI

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  • Medilodge of West Bloomfield
  • West Bloomfield, MI

Job 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

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Job Tags

Seasonal work,

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