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Activities Aide
Facility: MediLodge of Westwood
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.
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.
 
Key Benefit Package Options?
- Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
 - Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
 - Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.
 - Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
 - Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
 - Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
 - Pet Insurance: Three options available
 - Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
 - Retirement Savings with 401K.
 - HSA and FSA options
 - Unlimited Referral Bonuses.
 
Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!
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.