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Activity Assistant

Medilodge of West Bloomfield • Full-time • West Bloomfield Township, MI, US • 1d ago

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
Bachelors degree in relevant human service field, 20 hrs CEUs 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 CEUs 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 CEUs can be reviewed at www.nccap.org

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