Activity Specialist

This position is responsible for designing and creating a fun, engaging, and creative Life Enrichment  program that keep residents interested in the activities and programs designed for them and gives  them the opportunity to become active in their community.  

Reporting Relationships 

• This position reports directly to the Executive Director.  

• There are no direct reports to this position. 

Requirements 

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required 

• Experience:  

o A minimum of two years of experience within a senior living community is required. o Previous experience as a Activity/Lifestyle Director is preferred. 

• Licensure/Certification:  

o AHA CPR Certification is required (within 60 days of hire) 

o First Aid Training is required (within 60 days of hire) 

• Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

o Ability to work well unsupervised 

o Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills. 

o Ability to socially interact and perform under pressure. 

o Flexibility in scheduling is required; weekend availability. 

o Ability to maintain positive and professional interactions with residents and families at  all times. 

o Experience with Microsoft Programs and/or other applicable software programs and  basic computer skills. 

Work Environment 

Employees have the potential to be exposed to contagious diseases and exposure to people in  various emotional states. Employees must be able to assist patients within the home environment. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee  to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made  to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Body Positions/Movements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is  frequently required to sit; talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or 

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operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms; stoop, squat, kneel, push,  pull, climb, carry, use both hands for simple and firm grasping.  

o Must be able to push, pull, adjust, maneuver, etc. wheelchairs with residents aboard.  o Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment. Ability to assist, push,  pull, etc. a resident of 250 pounds or more. 

• Body Senses:  

o Must have correctable vision that permits the reading of equipment, medications, etc.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color  vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

o Must be able to hear sufficiently to obtain information provided by residents, family  members, bystanders, medical professionals and emergency personnel; adequate  hearing necessary to provide.  

o Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly at a level audible to others in loud  conditions. Must be able to verbally communicate in all environments with residents,  family members, medical professionals, emergency personnel, etc. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

This job description is not designed to cover a complete listing of all activities, duties or  responsibilities that are required of the position. 

• Design a creative and exciting life enrichment program to meet the individual needs and  interest of the community. 

• Plan monthly life enrichment calendar. 

• Participate in the review of service plans and regularly document life enrichment progress.  Participate in discharge planning with other members of the management team. • Assist in planning and carrying out fun and engaging events for both residents and marketing  events; collaborating with the rest of the team. 

• Plan and conduct outings with residents. 

• Attend weekly Leadership meetings. 

• Monitor Life Enrichment budgets, equipment, and supplies. 

• Provide guidance and act as a resource to staff on the importance of life enrichment and  other areas regarding the quality of life for residents. 

• Ensure that Life Enrichment Programs meet all state, federal, and local regulations. • Coordinate quarterly special events at the community. Develop and maintain contact with  community agencies and organizations. 

• Train, supervise, and coordinate volunteers. 

• Comply with Residents’ Rights policy and Community and Employee Policies and Procedures. • Other duties as assigned. 

Measures of Performance 

• Maintains favorable attendance and punctuality record. 

• Works efficiently without creating distraction.

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• Accurate and swift productivity. Able to set priorities effectively. 

• Successful achievement of and growth in the completion of designated Duties and  Responsibilities. 

• Develops and demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with co-workers. 

• Maintains high levels of confidentiality in all areas of the job. 

• Complies with safety and corporate guidelines regarding durable medical equipment. • Compliance with company policies and procedures. 

• The morale and spirit within the department is maintained including the degree of  cooperation, communication, and coordination between employees and the degree of success  in solving problems.