4 Activities Assistant Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
Samaritas is Hiring an Activities Assistant Near Grand Rapids, MI
Do you have a passion for assisting Seniors to live their fullest life possible? Maybe you're looking to make a job change and love working with Seniors.
Our full time Activities Assistant role offers a great opportunity for you to assist with resident-centered activities, including a balance of physical, intellectual, religious, arts and crafts programs, sensory/stimulation programs, and community outings as well as visit with and provide activities for room-bound residents. You're working in THEIR home, our Senior Living Terraces Community, so making every day the best it can be is the goal. We hope to create ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve. This full time, day shift role does include working every other weekend to give our seniors a consistent, activity-filled schedule.
W elcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This full time role pays $15.00/hour ??
What's In It For You:Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time
- Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
- Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
- Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
- Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
- Awesome Employee Discounts
- UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Job Summary
Conducts individual and group activities for residents at assigned center, under the direction of the Activities Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct resident-centered activities, including a balance of physical, intellectual, religious, arts and crafts programs, sensory/stimulation programs, and community outings under supervision of the Activities Director.
- Visit with and provide a variety of activities to room-bound residents.
- Transport residents to and from campus activities, as needed.
- Document and maintain accurate records related to residents' level of activity and participation.
- Maintain adequate levels of supplies and report equipment and supply needs to supervisor; store supplies and equipment in assigned storage areas and activity centers.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
- Experience working with older adults in a group setting preferred.
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Job Summary
Full Time
$26k-34k (estimate)
05/03/2024
05/16/2024
samaritas.org
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
<25
1959
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services
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About Samaritas
We deliver the home, family and community most connected to the individual relational, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of those we serve, wherever they might fall on the continuum of care. Through permanence, we deliver a sense of love, belonging, health and well-being that empowers those we serve with a feeling of personal control, confidence and worthiness to live their fullest life. When those we serve reach their full potential they, in turn, promote the dignity of others, creating a ripple effect out into the community that achieves the greatest transformation for all. Transformi...ng entire communities one life at a time, Samaritas has been sending ripples of positive change across Michigan since 1934. Today, Samaritas spans the states Lower Peninsula with more than 70 program sites in 40 cities. Samaritas diverse staff share a dedication to serving their fellow humans by doing the right thing, for the right reasons, every day. Vision: We connect people with families and communities, empower them to live their fullest life possible, and create a ripple effect of transformation.
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The following is the career advancement route for Activities Assistant positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As an Activities Assistant, it can be promoted into senior positions as an Activity Director - Nursing Home that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Activities Assistant. You can explore the career advancement for an Activities Assistant below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
