Activity Associate
Part-Time | 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bronson Commons, Mattawan
Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity, which inspires us to be our best for our patients, our colleagues and our community. If you are ready for a rewarding role that brings joy and engagement to residents, we invite you to join Bronson Commons.
Position Summary
The Activity Associate supports the Activity Director and nursing staff by helping maintain a meaningful and engaging activity program for residents. This includes creative arts, crafts, recreational exercise, social activities and educational opportunities. The role also provides assistance with activities of daily living, basic customer service and resident transport as needed. Volunteers often support the program, and the Activity Associate helps guide and assist them.
Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
Responsibilities
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Provide information, direction and assistance to individuals entering the building
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Answer call lights and respond to resident needs
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Enter patient activity data into documentation systems
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Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment
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Accurately document resident participation in activities
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Assist with or lead daily group activities and projects
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Train, direct and support volunteers
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Provide one-to-one programming and social visits for cognitively impaired residents
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Initiate and organize new activity programming
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Assist with ADLs including feeding, toileting, grooming, transferring and transporting
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Participate in personal growth and development
Required Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED
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Completion of an accredited Nurse Aide Training program
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Current CNA license in good standing in the state of Michigan
Preferred Experience and Skills
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Experience in long-term care, rehab or geriatrics
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Skills or experience in creative arts, music or recreational activities
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Basic medical terminology
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Strong oral and written communication skills
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Basic math, computer and typing skills
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Ability to read and interpret data from computer systems
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Ability to recognize and respond to individual resident needs
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Ability to accept delegation, prioritize tasks and provide positive customer service
Physical Requirements
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Frequent standing and walking
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Regular lifting of up to 20 pounds
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Occasional assistance with heavier patient transfers
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Some minor physical strain or fatigue
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