Activity Assistant
Workplace injuries
MediLodge of Haggerty Road in Plymouth reported 6 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 148,687 hours worked: 8.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.2 per 100 full-time workers at nursing homesnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 7.3 per 100 full-time workers. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Staffing at Medilodge of Haggerty Road, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 11.5 residents at an average hour (Michigan's middle home: 10.9); 41.1% of its nursing staff left in a year (Michigan: 43.8%); Medicare staffing rating 4 of 5. From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
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About the job
Summary: Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming,
including one to one interventions, small group facilitation and large group presentations. Capable of documenting
individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.
Essential Functions
- Assists the resident activity director as needed.
- Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
- Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
- Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
- Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such a pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
- Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
- Develops and posts monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.
- Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
- Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
- Maintains records of activities and attendance.
- Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
- Utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors in Recreational Therapy or Occupational Therapy or
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant human service field, 20 hrs CEU’s within 1 year of hire* or state specific training to be initiated at first offering or
- Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or
- Associate degree in human service field, 20 hrs CEU’s within 1 year of hire* or
- NCCAP Certified as Activity Assistant Certified*
- High School Diploma or GED AND minimum of 6 college credits*(as required by NCCAP) or
- State-specific certification as an Activity Assistant
Licenses/Certification
- Certified Recreation Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Activity Assistant Certified (NCCAP or state-specific) preferred
Experience
- Prefer minimum of 500 hours of experience in activity programming in any setting prior to hire.
- For high school/GED educated applicants, college courses must include one English course in composition, report or technical writing, and one course in areas of Art/Recreation Programming, Sciences, or Management with a passing grade.
- *Acceptable areas of in-service education and CEU’s can be reviewed at www.nccap.org
From MediLodge of Haggerty Road's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About MediLodge of Haggerty Road
MediLodge of Haggerty Road is a 101 (source: Medicare Care Compare: MediLodge of Haggerty Road)-bed nursing home in Plymouth, MI, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for front-office staff, caregivers and mental health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: MediLodge of Haggerty Road
Based in Plymouth, MIHires in MichiganPay on its listings: 25% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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