What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Specialist position at Wesley Enhanced Living?
Overview
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Position Sum m ary
The Activities Specialists are responsible for enhancing the quality of life and well-being of residents by offering meaningful and enjoyable activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional health. This role requires creativity, empathy, and a passion for enriching the lives of others through recreational and social engagement. They will also perf o rm other duties as required .
Essential Duties
Qualifications include:
Some of our benefits include:
For the safety and protection of our residents, employees, and visitors our organization requires that all staff members receive the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Come see why Wesley Enhanced Living is Ranked #4 in the Nation as a Best Workplace in our industry!
Position Sum m ary
The Activities Specialists are responsible for enhancing the quality of life and well-being of residents by offering meaningful and enjoyable activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional health. This role requires creativity, empathy, and a passion for enriching the lives of others through recreational and social engagement. They will also perf o rm other duties as required .
Essential Duties
- Works with interdisciplinary teams in program development, implementation and regular review of programming for all levels of care.
- Design and develop programs that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being among participants.
- Support relationships with external organizations, community groups, and volunteers to enhance program offerings and community engagement opportunities.
- Responsible for overseeing internship programs where applicable.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of programs through resident feedback , attendance, engagement , and outcome assessments.
- Stay current with trends and best practices in recreational therapy or related fields through professional development opportunities.
- Obtain relevant certifications or credentials to enhance skills and knowledge in activity planning and implementation.
- Responsible for creating a supportive environment for successful engagement in programs and activities which can include room set up.
- Communicates opportunities throughout the community to residents, staff, and family members, encourages resident participation and involvement.
- Creates opportunities for socializing, fostering meaningful connections, and providing activities and adaptations as needed that engage all participants.
- Address concerns timely communication and when needed will refer any issues to appropriate department.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to integrate activities into resident care plans.
- Meet individually with residents to encourage and promote engagement in leisure and community programming.
- Ensure the safety of participants during activities by following safety protocols and guidelines .
- Keeping accurate records of participation, feedback, and any incidents that occur during activities is essential.
- Responsible for documenting attendance, noting any changes in participants' behavior or preferences, and reporting concerns to supervisors.
- Provide support for the MDS assessment process, including completion of surveys and assessment documentation as needed.
- Participates in the care planning process (where applicable).
Qualifications include:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a recreation or activities environment or related field.
- Experience in CCRC setting preferred.
- Knowledge of MDS and regulatory experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation , or related field or ADC certification with at least 2 years of experience required
- CTRS or equivalent preferred; position specific certification required
Some of our benefits include:
- Health Insurance (including prescription and vision)
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) plans
- Wellness program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Other generous benefits
For the safety and protection of our residents, employees, and visitors our organization requires that all staff members receive the COVID-19 vaccines.
Don't wait, apply to today!!
An Equal Opportunity Employer | A Mandatory COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Employer
A Drug-Free Workplace .
