Activities Specialist- Residential Neurorehabilitation

LEARNING SERVICES CORPORATION•Malvern, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ReMed, a Collage Rehabilitation Partner, is seeking an Activities Specialist for its adult neurorehabilitation residential setting in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The role assists in developing and implementing a comprehensive recreational program that includes group and individual activities in the residence and broader community. The specialist oversees clients’ individual recreational plans from initial assessment through monthly progress monitoring and discharge planning, helping clients build fulfilling routines, life skills, and active community lives. The position also provides direct support with daily living, recreational, educational, and vocational goals in clients’ treatment plans. The specialist coordinates with the Recreation Therapist and direct care staff, monitors and documents client progress and changes in condition, communicates important information to the care team, and participates in team rounds. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and a record of responsible driving behavior.
Ability to travel and/or operate a vehicle for up to 20% of working time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide clients with varying levels of direct support to meet daily living, recreational, educational, and vocational goals in their treatment plans.
Support residential and hygiene routines, meal planning and preparation, apartment upkeep, money management, transportation training, and pedestrian safety.
Assist with prescribed physical, visual, and physical therapy exercises.
Perform direct care tasks including medication administration, transfers, medical procedures, transportation, and job coaching.
Support clients during challenging situations, including refusal of activities or medications.
Implement leisure and recreational programming to support social skills, sober leisure lifestyles, special events, individual and group activities, and overnight trips.
Collaborate with the Recreation Therapist to monitor and refine strategies and leisure activities tailored to each client’s plan.
Coordinate with direct care staff to schedule and staff individual recreation plans.
Conduct initial recreational assessments, track monthly progress, and prepare discharge plans.
Identify changes in clients’ behavioral, medical, emotional, cognitive, or physical condition and promptly alert appropriate care team members.
Communicate critical information to team members and participate in team rounds.
Review operational updates, client strategies, staff communications, and meeting minutes before each shift.