Geriatric Activities Specialist — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Sandy Health and Rehab; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Professional liability insurance

Flexible schedule

On-the-job training/mentoring

Continuing education

Job summary

Sandy Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in Sandy, Utah. We are seeking an Activities Staff member to identify residents' needs, lead engaging activities, and adapt plans to fit cognitive and physical abilities.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of long-term geriatric care experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to communicate in English. TRS or TRT certification is preferred, with on-the-job training and continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English.
• Experience in long-term geriatric care preferred.
• Ability to lead or support activities and adapt tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support each resident's preferences, routines, and needs; communicate updates to the care team
• Lead individual and group activities aligned with residents' interests and abilities
• Adapt activities to meet cognitive and physical levels using prompts, demonstrations, and assistance
• Encourage participation while respecting cultural and religious preferences
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe activity spaces
• Store equipment and supplies properly after use
• Collaborate with the Activity Director on programming and planning
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Experience in geriatric care

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

TRS or TRT certification preferred

Job description

Sandy Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in Sandy, Utah. We are seeking an Activities Staff member to identify residents' needs, lead engaging activities, and adapt plans to fit cognitive and physical abilities.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of long-term geriatric care experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to communicate in English. TRS or TRT certification is preferred, with on-the-job training and continuing education opportunities