Activities Specialist for Senior Care
Job Announcement: Activities Specialist– Senior Behavioral Care Unit
Location: Troy Regional Medical Center, Troy, AL
Key Responsibilities:
The general responsibilities of the job are summarized here. The employee with responsibilities in this position will be expected to:- Always maintain patient and staff safety.
- Conducting groups/activities programs in consideration of the needs, abilities, and interests of the patients. The provision of the program shall offer a variety of formats including small groups, one on one, and large groups.
- The Activities Specialist is responsible for all documentation related to activities both group and individual that they have conducted.
- The Activities Specialist may assist with the role of PCT and provide assistance with personal care and toileting needs, nutrition/hydration needs, bathing and grooming assistance as well as obtaining vital signs, and documentation of all of the above.
Qualifications:
- Education: Minimum of high school education or GED; preferred bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Health Sciences.
- Experience: Hospital experience working in a geriatric dementia unit or mental health facility is preferred.
- Licensure/Certification:
- CPR certification required.
- CPI certification required.
- NCCAP or similar Activity Professional Certification required within 6 months of hire.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong communication skills and sensitivity to patient issues and feelings.
- Professional demeanor with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
This role is vital to enhancing our senior patients' physical and mental well-being through engaging, therapeutic activities. We are looking for someone who is patient-centered, flexible, and committed to improving the lives of those in our care.
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