Activity and Engagement Specialist

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Job Summary

Looking for a CNA role with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule?

If you're a Certified Nursing Assistant seeking a career that allows you to build meaningful relationships with residents while enjoying a more predictable work-life balance, we invite you to join the team at Crestview Rehabilitation Facility, part of Grady Health System. Whether you're an experienced CNA or a new graduate looking to start your healthcare career, this is a great opportunity to use your patient care skills in a rewarding, resident-focused environment.

What You'll Do As an Activity & Engagement Specialist, you'll play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by planning and facilitating meaningful activities that promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and emotional well-being.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates individualized therapeutic activities for bed bound residents.
• Facilitates resident therapeutic group activities.
• Participates in care plan meetings.
• Completes clinical documentation in medical record.
• Plans and coordinates offsite resident activities.
• Decorates resident areas according to season/holiday.
• Completes appropriate Minimum Date Set sections.
• Plans and posts resident activity calendar.
• Documents daily activities in Activity Log.
• Additional duties as assigned

✅ Ideal for someone who enjoys event planning and coordinating special activities

✅ Opportunity to plan holiday celebrations, themed events, resident outings, and social programs

✅ Use your creativity to create meaningful and memorable experiences for residents

✅ Combine your CNA skills with relationship-building, engagement, and program coordination

 QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) certification
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology is required.
• Ability to communicate and work well with people
• Capable of working independently
• Physical environment includes occasional standing or walking; minimal lifting or other physical exertion
• The work environment involves exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Core Competencies
These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.

1. Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2. Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5. Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety – Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
7. Adaptability & Resilience – Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
9. Leadership & Professionalism – Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
10. Employee Experience Focus – Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.

Grady Total Rewards
At Grady, we believe in supporting the health, well-being, and growth of every team member. Our Total Rewards package is designed to provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your life and career, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Financial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.

• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.

• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.

Grady’s Total Rewards are designed to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, both at work and beyond.

Why Join Grady?
Grady Health System is more than a hospital — we are a vital part of Atlanta and the surrounding communities. For over 125 years, Grady has been committed to providing exceptional care, advancing health equity, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. When you join Grady, you become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

Here, every role matters. Whether you provide direct patient care, support our operations, or lead teams, you play an important part in fulfilling our mission. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

At Grady, we don’t just work,  we make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Grady Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. 

Grady is dedicated to creating an accessible work environment and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equitable opportunities for success.