Recreation Assistant

About the role

The Recreation Assistant position at Burcham Hills is a dynamic opportunity to engage residents in meaningful group and one-to-one recreation opportunities. This role is part-time or per diem and is based in East Lansing, MI.

Responsibilities

- Facilitate the residential neighborhoods daily recreation and activity program. - Engage residents to meet their specific needs. - Lead both group and one-to-one activities. - Plan, direct, and evaluate the ongoing life recreation program.

Requirements

- Coursework in various aspects of eldercare, recreation, event planning or related subjects. - Bachelor's Degree preferred. - Experience working with geriatrics in a long-term care, assisted living, or other related residential health care setting. - Demonstrated understanding, patience, tact, respect, and courtesy in dealing with residents, families, and visitors. - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. - Ability to obtain a chauffeurs' driver’s license and maintain an excellent driving record.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree is preferred. - Coursework in various aspects of eldercare, recreation, event planning or related subjects. - Experience working with geriatrics in a long-term care, assisted living, or other related residential health care setting. - Demonstrated understanding, patience, tact, respect, and courtesy in dealing with residents, families, and visitors. - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. - Ability to obtain a chauffeurs' driver’s license and maintain an excellent driving record.

Benefits

- Senior advocacy - Rewarding hospitality-driven environment - Growth opportunities - Diverse culture - Open-door atmosphere - Option to be paid daily - Discounted employee meals - Free parking - Employee Assistance Program - Eligible for benefits as of the 01st day of employment if Full Time - Tuition reimbursement - Employee recognition programs - Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres

Pay

- Details about pay are not specified but are commensurate with experience.

Schedule

- The schedule is part-time or per diem.

Perks Outside of the Paycheck

- Senior advocacy - Rewarding hospitality-driven environment - Growth opportunities - Diverse culture - Open-door atmosphere - Option to be paid daily - Discounted employee meals - Free parking - Employee Assistance Program - Tuition reimbursement - Employee recognition programs - Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres