Activities Specialist for Senior Care

Job Announcement: Activities Specialist– Senior Behavioral Care Unit
Location: Troy Regional Medical Center, Troy, AL

Troy Regional Medical Center seeks a compassionate and motivated Activities Specialist to join our Senior Behavioral Care Unit. The Activities Specialist on the Senior Behavioral Care Unit will be responsible for providing group and individual activities at the direction of the Activities Director, to restore and maintain optimal levels of physical and psychosocial function. The Activities Specialist will perform group and individual activities within the Unit and will receive assignments from the Activities Director and ultimately report to the Unit Director.  The Activities Specialist may float to positions as a PCT at the delegation of the Unit Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.