Sandy Health and Rehab

Sandy Health and Rehab

·20 days ago

Activities specialist

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Location

onsite, Sandy, UT, United States

Commitment

Part Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Geriatric careActivity planningResident careCommunicationPatient interactionSafety complianceDocumentationTeam collaborationAdaptabilityCompassionate care

Job Description

Activities Specialist

Sandy Health and Rehab - Sandy, Utah

Sandy Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.

If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Sandy Health and Rehab may be the right fit for you.

What you'll do:

  • Identify and support each resident's preferences, routines, and needs; communicate updates to the care team
  • Lead individual and group activities aligned with residents' interests and abilities
  • Adapt activities to meet cognitive and physical levels using prompts, demonstrations, and assistance
  • Encourage participation while respecting cultural and religious preferences
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe activity spaces
  • Store equipment and supplies properly after use
  • Collaborate with the Activity Director on programming and planning
  • Complete additional duties as assigned

What we offer:

  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • On the job training/mentoring as needed
  • Continuing education

What we're looking for:

  • Ability to read, speak, and understand English
  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • TRS or TRT certification preferred
  • At least 1 year of experience in long-term geriatric care
  • Experience leading or supporting activities preferred
  • May be exposed to bodily fluids and communicable illnesses
  • Full range of motion; able to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
  • Adequate vision and hearing (with or without assistive devices)
  • Meets facility health and screening requirements

Why us:

Our Activities Staff, care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built.

If you're an Activities Staff who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today - we're actively interviewing.

Ready to join the team?

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