Job Information
Corewell Health Activities Assistant in Dearborn, Michigan
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, plans and implements creative outings, and social and recreational activities for residents in Oak Court and Terrace. Orders necessary supplies for those activities and maintains all work areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
Essential Functions
Responsible for developing and implementing appropriate programs on unit(s) for residents. Plans and coordinates outings and activities to enhance the monthly calendar of events for the residents of Oak Court, the Terrace, and Independent Living.
Assess all residents; determines individual interests in physical, creative and spiritual needs.
Motivates and assists residents to attend activities and offers positive reinforcement of the programs offered. Provides directions, instruction and demonstrations to individuals and groups in any resident activity. Provides staff and volunteers with directions and training as needed to assist in implementing programs and activities.
Maintains and purchases supplies and equipment and ensures they are available at the time activities are scheduled. Maintains and reports the Activity expenses within the approved annual budget on a monthly basis.
Plans and carries out decorations and ensures bulletin boards and other information sources are updated as needed. Prepares, sets-up equipment and supplies and cleans up after programs and areas.
Plans and coordinates intergenerational and community programs, working with Marketing Department to develop community relationships on a quarterly basis.
Coordinates communications and updated information to the residents and families of Oak Court, the Terrace and assists with the clarifications of these materials.
Provides in-service programs following educational developments to all pertinent staff members.
Provides input relative to the needs, interests and abilities of residents; provides feedback to Supervisor based on current activities.
Observes resident’s behavior and responses to recreational activities such as willingness to participate, attitude, ability to follow instructions, and social behavior; reports observations to the therapy staff and supervisor verbally or by keeping simple records.
Qualifications
Required High School Diploma
2 years of relevant experience At least two (2) years of experience in activities or a related field, preferably in a geriatric setting. Required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 5 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 0 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Ladder Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Driving: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - Common Retirement Community - 16351 Rotunda - Dearborn
Department Name
Resident Services & Activities - Dearborn Resident
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
Variable
Days Worked
Variable
Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.