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 culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits -Our competitive Total Rewards 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 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.

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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