Activities Specialist

Aviva at Fitzsimons; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonuses

Growth opportunities

DOUBLE your salary

Health Benefits

Job summary

Aviva at Fitzsimons in Aurora, CO is seeking an Activities Specialist to assist in planning, implementing and evaluating recreational and social programs for residents according to care plans.

This role requires 1-2 years in healthcare or related field, with a passion for arts and crafts. You will collaborate with the Activity Director to schedule activities, move equipment, and support residents daily.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in related position, healthcare environment preferred.
• Aptitude for and/or training in arts and crafts.

Responsibilities

• Respect and uphold residents' rights while carrying out duties.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct and/or facilitate group or one-to-one activity programs per calendar.
• Move and arrange equipment to prepare activity areas.
• Assist residents to and from activities as needed.
• Return all materials to proper places and keep activity room tidy.
• Assist Activity Director in scheduling activities and posting calendars.
• Follow care plans when providing daily activities.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Arts & crafts

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

What We're About

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

You care.

Activities Specialist Perks

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary
• Health Benefits

Position Summary

Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational social, intellectual emotional and spiritual programs in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
• Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists and/or conducts assigned group or one-to-one activity programs according to calendar.
• Moves and arranges equipment/supplies to assure that activity areas are ready for scheduled activity.
• Assists residents move to and from activity programs as needed.
• Is responsible for returning all activity department materials to their proper place in a timely manner and maintaining a tidy, pleasant atmosphere in activity room.
• Assists Activity Director in developing schedule for activities, distributes monthly activity calendars to residents and posts changes to calendar according to state and federal regulations.
• Follows resident care plan in providing daily activities for residents.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in related position, in healthcare environment preferred
• Aptitude for and/or some training in arts and crafts required
• High school diploma or equivalent desirable
• Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation