Activity Specialist
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Job Location:
Battle Creek, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are looking for an energetic Activity Specialist to join our growing team! The right candidate has excellent communication skills and experience ingeriatrics recreation or social administration
All teachers and creative professionals are welcome to apply!
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Working Hours
- Health Insurance
- PTO & Sick Leave
- 401(K)
Responsibilities
Works with the Resident Engagement Director and residents to plan coordinate and lead a wide scope of social and recreational activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of activity
Plans off-campus trips for residents and attends many of the trips
Assists in arranging transportation to events and programs when necessary including bus transportation and other vehicle transportation scheduling community driver or outside resource
Coordinator of the Sedgebrook Community Garden Club. Works with ground crews to attain the best growing experience for residents
Creates posts and/or distributes information and material regarding events programs activities etc.
Assists with purchasing necessary supplies films crafts etc.
Conducts an orientation for new residents serves as a resource person for residents
Alerts social services staff of concerns pertaining to residents
Plans and coordinates activities in absence of the Resident Engagement Director
Qualifications
Associates degree and two years experience in geriatrics recreation or social administration
Ability to communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic
Must be able to work with others in setting up for events
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to complete small set-ups independently
Must be able to assist residents physically in boarding the bus sitting standing and walking
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Assisted Living
- Computer Skills
- Physical Examinations
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Publisher
- Regression Analysis
- Serving Experience
- Dementia Care
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Memory Care
- Social Work
About Company
We are looking for a compassionate caregivers/CNA's to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability t...
