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.

Milestones Adult Day Health Center, is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Cedar Rapids, 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? Milestones is seeking a dedicated Activity Specialist to provide activities and supervision to adults with physical and cognitive disabilities at our Cedar Rapids location.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits -Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment- We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development- We believe equipping you with support and 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 .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

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.

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