Activities Specialist
Company: Element Care
Location: Lynn
Posted on: September 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Manager of Recreation, this
individual is responsible for understanding the therapeutic
recreational needs of each participant, and ensuring that each
participant feels welcomed and valued at the PACE site. The
Activities Specialist implements a comprehensive program of
multiple ongoing parallel activities designed to achieve
participant's individualized goals. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides representation of the activities department and the
implementation/communication of programs.Maintains established
tracking spreadsheets. Compiles information for inclusion in
monthly calendars, newsletters, and other reports.Performs initial
and periodic participant assessments according to organizational
policies. Documentation is completed timely.Accurately and
thoroughly assesses participants' needs, abilities, and desires and
implements individual and group activities to motivate, stimulate,
and improve or maintain the participants' level of
function.Collaborates with other team members to develop activities
for the Wellness program.Actively participates in quality assurance
programs.Is prepared for and represents the activities department
at IDT meetings. Communicates daily activity programming in
addition to any changes in participants' plan of care.Provides
coverage at other ADH sites as needed.Provides activities in
participant homes when needed. May include assisted living or
private home environment.Ability to pass a fit test. Position
requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not
have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the
respirator.Assists with transportation safety.Performs other duties
as required.JOB SPECIFICATIONS: High school diploma. Associates
degree or Activities Director Certification preferred.Minimum of 2
years of experience with the geriatric population.Strong written
and verbal communication skills.Basic computer skills for use of
Outlook, Word, and an electronic medical record.Enthusiasm,
initiative, creativity, and ability to work in a team
environmentCovid vaccines required. PI190779549
Keywords: Element Care, Lynn , Activities Specialist, Other , Lynn, Massachusetts
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