Wellness/Activity Assistant

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a premier senior living services non-profit organization, has a great opportunity to join our team at The Village of Westland as an Wellness/Activity Assistant in our Assisted Living and Memory Care units. We invite you to help us create new possibilities in quality living for the seniors we serve.

Why work for us? Our staff tell us they often leave work feeling good about the work they did and that they feel they personally make a difference here. Non-skilled nursing environment.  You will work in a home like environment where you can get to know your residents and their unique stories.  

Assists in the implementation of the Wellness department in the Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing environment. Responsible for group and one-on-one activities.

Benefits available including: dental, vision, retirement savings, paid-time off. Employee have early access to earned wages through PayActiv.

Post offer physical and background check required.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Monitors, records, reports and maintains appropriate documentation regarding residents’

ability, participation, interest, and attendance in activities.

2. Motivates residents to attend and participate in activities.

3. Monitors and reports activity supply inventory levels.

4. Interacts, works with and assists in training of volunteers.

5. Distributes monthly activity calendar of events to residents.

6. Assists in decorating the facility for holidays and special events.

7. Assist residents to and from activity programs. Transports residents within the village.

8. Directs and leads activity programs as posted.

9. Assists in planning activities, schedules, calendar of events and posters/flyers.

10. Care and treatment of village birds and aviaries.

11. Assist in planning and accompany residents on special outings.

12. Participates in one-on-one programs and room visits to room-bound residents and

maintains documentation.

13. Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to

keep informed on current information and skill development.

14. Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:

o Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.

o Safety policies and procedures.

o Federal, state and local regulations.

All other duties as assigned

Education:

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, generally commensurate with some high school education or its equivalent (GED).

Experience:

None, but experience in a geriatric environment is beneficial and preferred.

Computer Skills:

Efficient Computer knowledge and use of Microsoft products, word processing, spreadsheets database systems, and email.