Activities Specialist en Wesley Enhanced Living

Overview

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Position Summary 

The Activities Specialists are responsible for enhancing the quality of life and well-being of residents by offering meaningful and enjoyable activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional health. This role requires creativity, empathy, and a passion for enriching the lives of others through recreational and social engagement. They will also perform other duties as required. 

Essential Duties

• Works with interdisciplinary teams in program development, implementation and regular review of programming for all levels of care.  

• Design and develop programs that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being among participants. 

• Support relationships with external organizations, community groups, and volunteers to enhance program offerings and community engagement opportunities. 

• Responsible for overseeing internship programs where applicable. 

• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of programs through resident feedback, attendance, engagement, and outcome assessments. 

• Stay current with trends and best practices in recreational therapy or related fields through professional development opportunities. 

• Obtain relevant certifications or credentials to enhance skills and knowledge in activity planning and implementation. 

• Responsible for creating a supportive environment for successful engagement in programs and activities which can include room set up. 

• Communicates opportunities throughout the community to residents, staff, and family members, encourages resident participation and involvement. 

• Creates opportunities for socializing, fostering meaningful connections, and providing activities and adaptations as needed that engage all participants. 

• Address concerns timely communication and when needed will refer any issues to appropriate department.  

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to integrate activities into resident care plans. 

• Meet individually with residents to encourage and promote engagement in leisure and community programming. 

• Ensure the safety of participants during activities by following safety protocols and guidelines. 

• Keeping accurate records of participation, feedback, and any incidents that occur during activities is essential.  

• Responsible for documenting attendance, noting any changes in participants' behavior or preferences, and reporting concerns to supervisors. 

• Provide support for the MDS assessment process, including completion of surveys and assessment documentation as needed. 

• Participates in the care planning process (where applicable). 

Qualifications

Qualifications include: 

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a recreation or activities environment or related field.
•  Experience in CCRC setting preferred.
•  Knowledge of MDS and regulatory experience preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, or related field or ADC certification with at least 2 years of experience required 

Licensure/Certification:

•   CTRS or equivalent preferred; position specific certification required 

Wesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. We are certified as a Great Place to Work year after year. And there’s a good reason for that. Our employees love where they work because of our supportive culture and a workplace that makes you feel welcome and valued. There’s a strong family bond between our staff and residents like none other. Our employees are proud to work here, make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents, and often say: ‘It’s not just a job’!

Our benefits and workplace flexibility are top-notch and include:

• Competitive Pay
• Professional Development and Advancement opportunities
• Health, Dental, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) plans with generous match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay

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