Activity Specialist

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

7h • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST AND PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN ENHANCING THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND COGNITIVE WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS IN OUR INPATIENT AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. AS A MEMBER OF THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT TEAM, YOU WILL DEVELOP AND LEAD ENGAGING, AGE-APPROPRIATE THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT RESIDENTS IN ACHIEVING THEIR TREATMENT GOALS WHILE FOSTERING A POSITIVE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience planning and implementing recreational activities in a healthcare setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage behaviors effectively in a group setting.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to work with individuals across all age groups.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• A valid driver's license.
• An acceptable driving record in accordance with organizational policies.
• Ability to provide an annual certified driving record and comply with vehicle-use policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field.
• No moving violations within the past three years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate daily therapeutic and recreational activities for residents of various ages.
• Create activity plans that support treatment goals and individual resident needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure quality resident care.
• Train residential care associates on recreational activity implementation.
• Maintain activity schedules and ensure programming is delivered consistently.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including same-day service notes.
• Track supplies and communicate program needs to leadership.
• Assist with treatment plan goals as appropriate.
• Support resident care needs, including participation in restraint and seclusion procedures when required.
• Attend team meetings and maintain open communication with staff and leadership.
• Fulfill mandated reporting requirements and other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k plan
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree