Hybrid Part Time Activities Aide at MediLodge of Westwood
MediLodge of Westwood · Kalamazoo, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Kalamazoo
Activities Aide Part Time
Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.
Facility: MediLodge of Westwood
Why MediLodge?
- Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
- Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
- Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
- Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
- Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.
Why Choose MediLodge?
- Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
- Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
- Employee Assistance Program: Support available for your well-being.
- Flexible Scheduling: We offer various scheduling options—ask us about what works for you!
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Earn extra by referring others to join our team.
We value your contributions, and we want you to experience the professional success and personal fulfillment that comes with making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
Apply Today! Come see what a flexible part-time career opportunity at MediLodge can mean for you!
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.
- 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.
