Activity Specialist

425 North University Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Full-time

Posted on September 03, 2023

Contract overview

This is a placement contract between you and the employer. If the employer hires a candidate you submit, you'll be paid the contract amount.

The payments begin when the candidate starts and are disbursed over time. The contract terms are:

Market price: $500 USDEst.

Payment schedule: Paid monthly over 9 months

About Lindengrove Waukesha

Lindengrove, founded in 1987, is a nonprofit provider of health care and senior residential services in Southeastern Wisconsin. With campuses in Waukesha, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, and Mukwonago, we are committed to enhancing the quality of care and the quality of life for the individuals we serve. Dedicated to professionalism, ethics, and financial responsibility, we strive to be the caregiver and employer of choice by creating a caring environment that is responsive and supportive.

Job Title: Activity Specialist

The Activity Specialist at Lindengrove Waukesha will design, implement, assess, and revise activity programs for their case load. Their primary goal is to meet the social, creative, physical, and emotional needs of our patients and residents in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Rehab settings. This is a full-time position with an estimated salary range of $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

Job Responsibilities:

Design, implement, assess, and revise activity programs for patients and residents
Meet the social, creative, physical, and emotional needs of individuals in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Rehab

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

Hold a degree or certification in Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or other Creative Arts
Hold a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) degree
Have completed a Non-Creative Arts Therapy degree and the Modular Education Program for Activity Professional (MEPAP I)
Have completed a Non-Creative Arts Therapy degree and agree to register for MEPAP I within the introductory period and successfully complete the coursework within 9 months