Engaging Activities Coordinator - Senior Living Programs

Aria-Healthcare-1; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aria-Healthcare-1 in Wisconsin seeks an Activity Assistant to organize and run a balanced activity program for residents, under the supervision of the Activity Director. You will plan diverse activities tailored to residents’ needs, including crafts, games, and social events.

You will lead group and individual activities, document participation, coordinate with nursing and dietary staff, and help create monthly schedules.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct and execute a well-balanced activity program meeting residents' varied needs under the supervision of the Activity Director.
• Conduct daily one-to-one visitation with residents as part of the One to One program.
• Select appropriate activities for residents (crafts, table games, service projects, intellectual activities).
• Balance small, medium and large group activities across floors and central activity room.
• Lead evening and weekend programs as directed by the Activity Director.
• Record resident participation and chart progress quarterly or as needed.
• Collaborate on goals with nursing, dietary and other departments; attend patient-care conferences as directed.
• Attend in-service classes and workshops, both inside and outside the facility and attend department conferences with the Activity Director.
• Introduce each new resident to available activity opportunities.
• Assist in forming monthly activity schedules and evaluate all programs.
• Prepare materials and supplies for daily programs and inform the Activity Director of upcoming needs.
• Coordinate goals, schedules and programs so they complement other departments.

Job description

Aria-Healthcare-1 in Wisconsin seeks an Activity Assistant to organize and run a balanced activity program for residents, under the supervision of the Activity Director. You will plan diverse activities tailored to residents’ needs, including crafts, games, and social events.

You will lead group and individual activities, document participation, coordinate with nursing and dietary staff, and help create monthly schedules.