What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Activities Assistant position at Aspire Rural Health System?
OPEN POSITION:
Position: Resident Activities AssistantDepartment: SNF/LTCUMain Location: Marlette, MIHours: Casual. Hours may vary. Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Resident Activities Assistant. We're looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees. REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- CPR or First Aid Certified
- CNA certification preferred
- Prior experience with senior adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s preferred
- Prior experience in planning and implementing activities and events preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Activities assistants collaborate with other activity coordinators to schedule, plan and produce events for the residents of the institution for which they work. Specifically, these professionals make decisions about which activities might be most valuable for their audience, then plan each part of the event. They're also responsible for creating a collection of activities that offer different types of stimulation, including those that offer opportunities for mental, physical, social and emotional growth and enjoyment.
"Aspire Rural Health Systems are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aspire Rural Health System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources.”