What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Specialist position at Wesley Enhanced Living?
Overview
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The Activities Specialist is the program developer and leader for the sensory program, which directly relates to the care of our residents in the skilled nursing unit. It is their responsibility to implement best practices, as dictated by their therapeutic recreation degree, to ensure that residents receive quality care, as dictate by the mission and values of Wesley Enhanced Living.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary program developer and leader for the sensory program, to achieve the overall mission objectives to include planning, leading, and designing program events.
- Support educational and entertainment program with ideas, resources, and research for creative and stimulating program offerings.
- Coach residents to discover, develop and fulfill inner purpose through mentoring and facilitation of unique and enriching program opportunities representing the six dimensions of wellness: Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Occupational, and Physical.
- Facilitate group activities as noted on calendar of recreational activities; including discussion groups, culinary, craft, outings, etc.
- Communicates opportunities throughout facility to residents, staff and family members; encourages resident participation and involvement
- Perform other duties required.
Qualifications
Related Experience:
- Minimum 1 year experience as an Activity Specialist in a senior living environment, or in educational environment. Good organizational skills and flexibility required; may be responsible for evening and/or weekend activities.
Education or Degree Required:
- Bachelors of Science in Therapeutic Recreation
Licenses, Certifications Registrations:
- CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
Registrations:
- National Council for Therapeutic Recreations, American Therapeutic Recreation Association
At WEL, you will be paid a competitive salary and enjoy a generous benefits package!
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
We welcome your application and invite you to visit: www.wel.org to learn more about our 130 year young organization, our enhanced living philosophy, and our award winning team of employees.
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