AbbeHealth Activity Specialist

				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.
			

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