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Activities Specialist
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$37,897 / year median in Utah
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Hello, South Ogden Post-Acute Rehab in South Ogden, UT is actively looking to hire a full-time Activities Specialist. At South Ogden Post-Acute, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care. We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes. The Activities Specialist assists the Activities Supervisor execute activity plans that benefit the physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each skilled nursing resident: Seeks and identifies ways to support residents' activity needs and preferences, routines, and choices Under the direction of the Activities Director, carries out individual and group activities that meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident Adapts activities to match the cognitive and physical functional levels of the residents using task segmentation, verbal prompts, set-up assistance, physical assists, and demonstrations Maintains/cleans activity equipment and supplies. Maintains activity space in a clean, orderly manner.
Benefits:
Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits Employer-matching 401k retirement program Up to 16 days' paid time off per year Company paid
Life Insurance Requirements:
High School Diploma Reliable transportation to/from work Some prior activities experience preferred Love for the geriatric population!
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance