Activities Aide - Rivers Grosse Pointe Independent Living

The Rivers of Grosse Pointe Woods - Independent Living

Activities Aide - Part Time

Overview

As an Activities Aide, you will join other creative individuals in the coordination of life enrichment programs on a day to day basis for our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in maintaining balanced resident-centered activities and life enrichment programs under supervision of the Activities Director
• Complete appropriate records indicating resident’s attendance and participation in individual and group activities in a timely basis.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment
• Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of the QA (Quality Assurance) process and essential quality service standards
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance For Full-Time Employees
• 401(k)
• Generous Time Off Package – Earn Time As You Work!
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have weekend and holiday availability 
• One (1) year job related experience preferred in senior living communities
• Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow team members for their involvement in the events and various scheduled activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, and other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The Rivers at Grosse Pointe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely on the individual's qualifications as they relate to a particular job vacancy and to promote an environment of equal employment opportunity. There will be no regard given to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veteran's status or any other protected class as defined by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, benefits, training and development, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to Our Director of Workforce Development.