Activities Assistant - Grand Rapids

Optalis Healthcare • Grand Rapids, MI

10h

About The Position

There is a special relationship our Activities staff develop with the residents at our care centers. Our Activities Assistants are part of a team approach to providing therapeutic & entertaining activities, completing patient assessments, and following care plans in helping to provide our residents their highest physical, mental & psychosocial well-being during their stay with us. Candidates should have knowledge and/or previous experience with the geriatric (elder) population. Activities Include: Small and large groups, individual visits, outings

Requirements

• Knowledge and/or previous experience with the geriatric (elder) population
• Effective written communication skills
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic computer skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• CTRS or MEPAP trained preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing therapeutic & entertaining activities
• Completing patient assessments
• Following care plans in helping to provide our residents their highest physical, mental & psychosocial well-being

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Ancillary Benefit Options
• Bereavement Time off
• PTO
• Floating Holiday Time Off
• Daily pay with TAPCHECK
• Pick-up shifts at other Optalis locations!
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED