Activities Specialist- Our Lady of Mercy- Per Diem

Trinity Health • Guilderland, NY

102d • $20 - $27

About The Position

The Activities Specialist is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of recreational activities. All activity programs will be designed to be meaningful as well as recreational and should be carried out in a manner that ensures participant dignity, as well as sense of usefulness to self and the larger community. The Activities Specialist acts as team leader for the Activities Assistant. Must be mentally alert and have the ability to effectively plan and organize assignments in the most efficient manner. Must be flexible, adaptable, and be able to function in stressful situations. Must have computer skills, including knowledge of Internet, Windows, database and word processing (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.) Must have knowledge of a function planning and setup through formal training.

Requirements

• At least one year experience working with the frail elderly population.
• Associates or Bachelor's in therapeutic recreation/related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreational activities.
• Ensure activity programs are meaningful and recreational.
• Maintain participant dignity and sense of usefulness.
• Act as team leader for the Activities Assistant.
• Organize assignments efficiently.
• Adapt to stressful situations.

Benefits

• Pay range: $20.20 - $27.05 based on experience, skills, and education.
• Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees