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Activity AssistantMedilodge of West Bloomfield • Ortonville, MI, United States
Activity Assistant

Activity Assistant

Medilodge of West Bloomfield • Ortonville, MI, United States
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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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