Activities Aide (Part-Time)
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Resthaven
Holland, MI, US
Summary
Plan and lead engaging group and one-on-one activities tailored to the interests and needs of older adult residents. Coordinate volunteers and maintain activity spaces while documenting resident participation.
Job Description
Activities Assistant (Part-Time)
At Resthaven, we believe care is more than a profession — it’s a calling. Since 1945, we have remained committed to serving older adults with compassion, dignity, excellence, and faith-centered purpose. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, we’re dedicated to enriching lives — both for those we serve and those who serve alongside us. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or find a more supportive and purpose-driven workplace, you’ll find it here. We’ll help you learn, support your success, and surround you with people who believe in service, community, respect, and making a meaningful difference every day.
Pay Range
- $15 - $16.50
- Pay is based on experience and applicable licensure
Employment Type & Schedule
- Part-Time
- Rotating Weekends & Holidays
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Why Join Resthaven?
- No Mandatory Overtime (No Mandation)
- Agency-Free Care Teams
- NOMI Health Insurance Network – $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 coinsurance for full-time employees
- Free On-Site Clinic – Convenient access to healthcare
- Tuition Reimbursement – Eligible after just 6 months of employment
- Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a team centered around purpose, compassion, and community
- Career Growth & Advancement – Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow within the organization
- Meaningful Work Every Day – Build relationships and make a lasting difference in the lives of residents
Essential Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and lead engaging group activities for residents.
- Provide meaningful one-on-one activities tailored to residents' interests, abilities, and needs.
- Document resident participation and attendance in accordance with department guidelines.
- Assist with the development and implementation of the monthly activity calendar.
- Support and coordinate volunteers participating in resident programs and events.
- Prepare activity spaces and maintain activity supplies, equipment, and program areas.
- Participate in resident outings, special events, and transportation activities as needed.
- Foster positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care plans.
- Assist with food and beverage service during activities while adhering to resident dietary restrictions and safety standards.
- Complete assigned projects and department tasks in a timely manner.
Education, Training, Experience
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- College coursework in Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience working with older adults, senior living communities, healthcare, recreation, or activity programming preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage groups and individuals effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, team members, volunteers, and leadership.
- Ability to speak clearly and confidently when facilitating activities and making announcements.
- Ability to redirect and encourage resident participation in a positive, supportive manner.
- Basic computer skills, including experience with common software applications.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
Established in 1935, Resthaven is a public benevolent aged care community service of the Uniting Church in Australia. Resthaven offers a range of high-quality, responsive community and residential care services for older people and their carers.
Our purpose enriching the lives of older people.
Our status as a charity reflects our focus and use of resources towards our purpose. Any revenue we generate is directed to the good work we do, not distributed elsewhere, not to other causes. They are not dividends that are distributed to others. Any surplus is used for our good purpose of working with older people.
As a community service associated with the Uniting Church, we are true to the purpose for which we were established in 1935 - to strive to serve older Australians who need support, and to do so in a socially accountable manner that reflects our values.
Resthaven is a diverse community of people: residents, clients, staff, volunteers, families, friends and other stakeholders.
We Value:
- Trust
- Dignity
- Respect
Resthaven acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which its services are delivered. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future.
Resthaven is a richly diverse community, founded on the principles of inclusion and unity, embracing and respecting each person’s beliefs, culture, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, lifestyle, life experiences and values.
We expect all staff, volunteers, residents, clients, their families and carers to embrace these values and treat each other with mutual respect and understanding.
Founded
1935
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wayville, SA
Established in 1935, Resthaven is a public benevolent aged care community service of the Uniting Church in Australia. Resthaven offers a range of high-quality, responsive community and residential care services for older people and their carers.
Our purpose enriching the lives of older people.
Our status as a charity reflects our focus and use of resources towards our purpose. Any revenue we generate is directed to the good work we do, not distributed elsewhere, not to other causes. They are not dividends that are distributed to others. Any surplus is used for our good purpose of working with older people.
As a community service associated with the Uniting Church, we are true to the purpose for which we were established in 1935 - to strive to serve older Australians who need support, and to do so in a socially accountable manner that reflects our values.
Resthaven is a diverse community of people: residents, clients, staff, volunteers, families, friends and other stakeholders.
We Value:
- Trust
- Dignity
- Respect
Resthaven acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which its services are delivered. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future.
Resthaven is a richly diverse community, founded on the principles of inclusion and unity, embracing and respecting each person’s beliefs, culture, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, lifestyle, life experiences and values.
We expect all staff, volunteers, residents, clients, their families and carers to embrace these values and treat each other with mutual respect and understanding.
Founded
1935
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wayville, SA