Activities Specialist

University Heights Rehab and Care Community; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Bonuses

Growth Opportunities

Health Benefits

Job summary

University Heights Rehab and Care Community in Aurora, CO seeks an Activities Specialist to plan, implement, and evaluate recreational and social programs aligned with residents' care plans. You will support intellectual, emotional, and spiritual activities in a group or individual setting, guided by assessment results.

The role requires 1-2 years in a healthcare setting, an aptitude for arts and crafts, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Cares for residents with dignity and respect.
• 1-2 years' experience in related position in healthcare preferred.
• Aptitude for arts and crafts.

Responsibilities

• Respects and upholds residents' personal and property rights, including knocking before entering rooms.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Conducts group or one-to-one activity programs per calendar.
• Sets up activity areas and arranges equipment for scheduled activities.
• Assists residents to and from activity programs as needed.
• Keeps activity area tidy and returns materials to proper place.

Skills

Care attitude

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
• Bilingual preferred
• 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