Top 39 Recreation assistant Jobs in Southfield Mi

Activities Assistant
Waltonwood Twelve Oaks —Novi, MI
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Recreational Services Aide
Villa at Great Lakes Crossing —Detroit, MI
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Recreation Aide - Sports and Facilities
City of Ferndale —Ferndale, MI
- $15 a month
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
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Activities Aide
Medilodge of Farmington —Farmington, MI
- Skilled nursing facility
- Rehabilitation center
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Loan repayment program
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Activity Aide
Ciena Healthcare Management —Livonia, MI
- Skilled nursing facility
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Activities Aide
Autumn Woods Health Care Facility —Warren, MI
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Activities Aide
MediLodge of Shoreline —Sterling Heights, MI
- Skilled nursing facility
- Rehabilitation center
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Loan repayment program
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Life Enrichment Assistant
Waltonwood —Novi, MI
- Full-time
- Entry level
Recreation Aide
Harmony Village of Warren —Warren, MI
- $16.10 - $20.10 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
- High school diploma or GED
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Activity Assistant
Northville Pointe Senior Living —Northville, MI
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 16+ years old
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Full Time Life Enrichment Assistant
Waltonwood —Canton, MI
- Full-time
- Entry level
STUDENT RECREATION ASST I (TEMP)
University of Michigan —Dearborn, MI
- Part-time
- Background check
- University
- In-person
Activity Assistant for Adult Day Program
Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit —West Bloomfield Township, MI
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Older adults
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Activity (Life Enrichment Assistant)
The Orchards at Wayne —Wayne, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Activities Aide
WellBridge of Novi —Novi, MI
- $15.15 - $16.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Associate's degree
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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Activities Assistant
Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate —Clarkston, MI
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Activities Aide Part Time
The Medilodge of Taylor —Taylor, MI
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Rehabilitation center
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
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Activities Aide
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation —Grosse Pointe, MI
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
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Preschool Assistant – Sports and Recreation (Part-Time)
City of Farmington Hills —Farmington Hills, MI
- $13.50 - $15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Preschool
- Teaching
- Entry level
Activities Assistant - White Lake - Part Time
Trinity Health Senior Communities —White Lake, MI
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Geriatrics
- Geriatrics
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Activities Assistant

Waltonwood Twelve Oaks -
Novi, MI

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Volunteer management
Working with seniors
Administrative experience
Attention to detail
Desktop applications
Productivity software
Manual handling
Delegation

Full Job Description

Life Enrichment Assistants assists with planning and providing activities and fitness programming for the residents of our community, as well as our community volunteer program. The Life Enrichment Assistant supports the efforts of the Life Enrichment Director in assessing residents’ interests, needs, and abilities, and providing quality activities programming both inside and outside of the community. They are responsible for encouraging the participation and socialization of residents and volunteers. This position reports to the Life Enrichment Director and is part of the Life Enrichment team. Our Life Enrichment Assistants work with enthusiasm to enhance our residents’ quality of life by addressing the residents’ social, physical, and mental health. They value the opportunity to blend their ideas and personality into programs that bring excitement and energy into our residents’ lives.

Our Life Enrichment Department offers engaging activities and programs that encourage our residents to explore their interests and expand their horizons. Residents participate at their own pace and shine through dynamic activity involvement. They keep activities fresh and innovative, understanding that our communities thrive from the diversity and creativity of our residents. Our goal is to build programming that enhances our residents’ quality of life and is enjoyable and beneficial to their well-being.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

Assist Life Enrichment Director with coordinating and facilitating activities and events for residents, both inside and outside the community, designed to promote resident’s creativity, physical and mental well-being, socialization, and fun!
Encourage resident socialization and participation in activities and events to minimize resident solidarity and promote a positive community environment.
Maintain inventory checklist of all supplies and materials required to enhance Life Enrichment program.
Coordinate the community volunteer program. Assign tasks to volunteers and encourage their participation in community events and activities programs.
Provide administrative duties to support the Life Enrichment team as assigned by the Life Enrichment Director.
Help welcome new residents upon move-in (balloons and framed announcement, shadow box/shelves decorated, etc.)
Work alongside care staff to transport residents to activities and events.
Drive community vehicle.
Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Life Enrichment Director.

At Waltonwood, we are all a part of a team who are here to serve the residents living in our communities. Our residents count on us every hour of every day. First and foremost, we expect our associates to have regular attendance; defined as being on time and present to all scheduled shifts, for the entire shift. Our associates need to value the importance of timeliness, punctuality, and dependability, and how the lack of these critical elements affects others in the workplace and the overall community operations. We expect all associates to be willing to lend a helping hand to co-workers, direct reports, and supervisors, whether it is one of their typical job responsibilities or not. This includes welcoming new associates and residents into the community, and making them feel at home. Associates need to keep the best interests of the residents and other associates in mind, and be an active participant in accomplishing team, community, and company goals.

Competencies:

Customer Focused – Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customer by establishing and maintaining effective relationships as well as gaining trust and respect of customers.
Detail Oriented – Pays attention to the smallest details in a situation, and truly cares about them. Understands the importance of all aspects of a given task, no matter how trivial they may seem. Values the importance of gathering all relevant information before making a decision.
Empathetic and Compassionate – Genuinely cares about people, and is concerned with their well-being. Sympathetic to the plight of those less-fortunate. Has the ability to understand and feel what others are thinking/feeling.
Passion for Seniors – Feels strongly about working with the senior population. Has a drive to go above and beyond for seniors. Typically, this comes from a personal experience or prior work experience in a senior citizen setting.

Job Requirements:

Coursework in recreational therapy/gerontology is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
Preferred minimum one (1) year previous experience coordinating and conducting group activities.
Experience should be relevant to working with seniors. Experience in caring for those with memory impairment is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push and pull.
Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
Occasionally sitting, with frequent standing and walking.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Experience:

Leading Group Activites: 1 year (Preferred)
Senior Living: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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