Activities Aide

Description: Join The Rivers of Grosse Pointe and work with our passionate and innovative healthcare team! 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. About The Rivers of Grosse Pointe Riverview's passion is to combine innovative ideas with compassionate medical care and state of the art programs to create a place of healing and hope for those who need rehabilitation and nursing care. The Rivers of Grosse Pointe specializes in geriatrics and works closely with hospitals and physicians to create a collaborative environment of care and medical expertise for our communities. Our Mission: The mission of The Rivers of Grosse Pointe is to be a premier health and rehabilitation center by exceeding the expectations of our Residents, Families of Residents, and Employees. 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: Daily Pay Option! Numerous Incentive Programs to Increase Compensation! 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! Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent 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 of 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, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to The Rivers of Grosse Pointe's Director of Human Resources.