Patient Engagement & Recreation Specialist

Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation in Kirkwood, Missouri, seeks an Activity/Recreation Assistant to support the Activity/Recreation Director in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing recreational services tailored to residents’ needs.

Responsibilities include developing and delivering programs to promote engagement, maintaining safety precautions, encouraging participation in arts, crafts, outings, and educational activities, and handling miscellaneous tasks as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with course work in recreation is desirable.
• Completion of a state approved activity-training course is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in leading recreational activities or related programs is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote engagement and functioning.
• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each patient.
• Encourages participation in group and individual activities (arts/crafts, outings, educational activities, etc.).
• Performs miscellaneous work assignments as required.

Education

High School Diploma with course work in recreation

State approved activity-training course (preferred)

Job description

Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation in Kirkwood, Missouri, seeks an Activity/Recreation Assistant to support the Activity/Recreation Director in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing recreational services tailored to residents’ needs.

Responsibilities include developing and delivering programs to promote engagement, maintaining safety precautions, encouraging participation in arts, crafts, outings, and educational activities, and handling miscellaneous tasks as required.