Activity Specialist

UnityPoint Health
$15.15/Hr.-$21.00/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Iowa City
4515 Melrose Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025
Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Res Care Facility-Chatham Oaks Shift: Tuesday through Saturday 8a-4:30p Job ID: 163832 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org Overview AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. Chatham Oaks, is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Iowa City, Iowa. Are you a compassionate, fun, and caring person looking for a rewarding career in a care-giving setting? Are you looking to make a difference in others peoples lives? Chatham Oaks is seeking a dedicated Activity Specialist to provide activities and supervision to adults with physical and cognitive disabilities at our Iowa City location. Responsibilities Plan and implement participant programming. Implement treatment plan approaches as designed. Develop monthly activity calendar Demonstrate interactive, creative and engagement programs. Assist participants in appropriate therapeutic interventions. Assists in the planning, development and participation in participant programming. Assist in maintaining a reference library of activity materials. Assists in recruiting, scheduling, and training volunteers to assist with activities. Responsible for program areas being maintained and ready for use; maintains a cleati and safe work environment. Provides personal care to participants as needed. Consults with appropriate staff member regarding participant issues through attendance at interdisciplinary team meetings. Documents according to regulations and policies. Able to lift 50 pounds. May drive participants to and from center. Performs other duties as assigned. Some weekend and evening work may be required. Ability to relate well to the frail senior and/or challenged adults. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written form. Ability to communicate with participants, family members and staff. Willing to learn appropriate therapeutic interventions for adults with physical, psychological, memory and other impairments. Flexibility to respond to constantly changing and demanding situations. Qualifications Education Must be at least 18 years old, High School/GED preferred. Qualifications/Experience An ideal candidate will have an interest in working with people diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, mental illness and/or dementia. One year of experience working with the mental health and/or behavioral health population preferred.