What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Specialist - Ponderosa Villa position at Cascades Healthcare?
Ponderosa Villa | Crawford, Nebraska
Part Time Activities Specialist
Ponderosa Villa 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, andwe'realways interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.
Ifyou'relooking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Ponderosa Villa 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 paybased 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-andwe'reproud of the supportive environmentwe'vebuilt.
If you're a professional 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.
Salary : $38,939 - $52,770