Activities Specialist Novato
Activities Specialist Novato
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16-03-2025
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Were looking for an Activities Specialist to join our team in North Bay/Marin (geographic coverage North from bridge to Novato West to Stinson Beach).
The Hummingbird Project is a referralbased program this is a 20 hour per week position with potential increase over time and your ability to be flexible and adapt to fluctuation in hours is important.
Ideal candidates for this position include activity directors recreation therapists teaching artists or creative arts therapists who want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of elders through oneonone connection. Must have a masters degree or relevant experience in art drama music expressive arts or recreation therapy and at least 2 years working with older adults.
Ideal candidates for this position include activity directors recreation therapists teaching artists or creative arts therapists who want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of elders through oneonone connection. Must have a masters degree or relevant experience in art drama music expressive arts or recreation therapy and at least 2 years working with older adults.
BENEFITS
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for full and parttime positions. (Parttime positions are eligible for benefits with a consistent 20hour per week schedule.
- Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision plans
- HSA and FSA plans
- 401K
- Paid time off
- Annual bonus incentive
- Employee referral program
- Drive time and mileage reimbursement
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree required
- Masters degree or relevant experience in art drama music expressive arts or recreation therapy preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with older adults
- Experience with cognitive changes and dementia
- Compassionate and empathic towards vulnerable populations
- Creativity and competence developing and implementing individualized activity plans
- Knowledge of holistic quality of life life enrichment and engagement terminology
- Excellent people skills: able to connect with a wide range of individuals engage them and put them at ease
- Exemplary writing skills: professional tone and quality
- Outstanding time management skills
- Experience working with the G Suite platform (Google drive gmail etc.
- Experience working with video platforms including Zoom Facetime and Google Hangouts
- Valid California drivers license vehicle insurance and reliable private transportation
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and implement a variety of therapeutic activities aimed at improving client quality of life.
- Plan and implement individualized activity sessions for a diverse range of clients conducting sessions oneonone with clients in their places of residence and group programs in facilities.
- Lead artbased group activities in assisted living facilities.
- Conduct regular visits with clients and care providers to provide materials and support for quality of Life (QOL) activities.
Please watch our Hummingbird Project Video to learn more about us!
At Sage Eldercare Solutions we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. Sage is an equal opportunity employer.
Sage Eldercare Solutions requires applicants to be fully uptodate with their vaccinations against COVID19 including the booster dose if eligible. We do not make workrelated decisions based on any legally protected characteristic or in an unlawful manner. We will engage in a prompt good faith interactive process with applicants who require reasonable accommodations. We encourage applicants to initiate this interactive process promptly with Sage whenever such accommodations may be required.
Compensation: $34.00 $40.00 per hour
Aging Life Care Professionals offer a holistic clientcentered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families the expertise of Aging Life Care Professionals provides the answers at a time of uncertainty. Their guidance leads families to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an optimal life for those they love thus reducing worry stress and time off of work for family caregivers through:
- Assessment and monitoring
- Planning and problemsolving
- Education and advocacy
- Family caregiver coaching
This business is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the business and all hiring decisions will be made by the management. All inquiries about employment at this business should be made directly and not to Aging Life Care Association.
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