Activities Engagement Specialist
Activities Engagement Specialist
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Job Description
Overview
Enriches the lives of participants by planning organizing and executing a variety of engaging activities designed to promote social interaction physical wellbeing and continuous learning through implementation of innovative programming for specified populations which may include the frail elderly developmentally disabled and/or chronically mentally ill. Assesses the needs interests and capabilities of participants for utilization in development recreation plans. Promotes and supports the objectives of Aging Services and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of Aging Services.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Develops and implements a monthly calendar of activities including organizing community outings and special events for specified participant population.
Plans and implements group and individual activities involving cognitive physical social psychosocial spiritual and artistic needs and interests of participants.
Completes evaluation and assessment of individuals interests activity preferences and assistance needs during recreational activities within 30 days of enrollment and annually.
Completes daily documentation in accordance with Federal State or local regulation and Aging Services policies.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment including program areas being maintained and ready for use.
Assists with training and indirect supervision of activities volunteers.
Maintains a reference library of activity materials entertainment and community events.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meeting.
Provides personal care and services to assist participants with activities of daily living including toileting showers eating assistance grooming and oral care.
Performs laundry housekeeping direct care and other duties as assigned.
May drive participants to and from the center.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED required
Bachelors Degree preferred
1 year experience creating and implementing activities for elderly developmentally disabled and/or mentally ill required
CPR Certification within 90 days of hire
Dependent Adult Abuse within 90 days of hire
Knowledgeable of and adheres to HCBS Settings Rule Participants Rights and CARF standards
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written form with participants family members staff and volunteers.
Maintains confidentiality of participant information
Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions for adults with physical psychological memory and other impairments.
Flexibility to respond to constantly changing and demanding situations
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
