Resident Activities Coordinator

Avina of Kenosha; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avina of Kenosha is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in planning and delivering a well-balanced program for residents.

You will organize daily activities, lead group and one-to-one sessions, document participation, and help coordinate with nursing, dietary, and other departments to meet residents' needs. This is a full-time role with daytime hours and every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct and execute a well-balanced activity program to meet residents' varying needs (age, background, abilities).
• Provide daily one-to-one visitation for residents under the One to One program.
• Select appropriate activities (crafts, games, service projects, intellectual activities).
• Balance small, medium and large group activities across floors and central activity room.
• Balance recreational, intellectual, religious and community-oriented programs.
• Lead daily group exercises when possible; provide individual exercises if needed.
• Lead evening and weekend programs under the Activity Director's direction.
• Record residents' participation daily and chart progress quarterly or as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary and other departments to form individual resident goals (attend care conferences).
• Attend in-service classes and workshops; participate in departmental conferences as directed by the Activity Director.
• Contact new residents to familiarize them with activity opportunities.
• Assist in forming monthly activity schedules and evaluating programs.
• Prepare materials for the day’s programs and inform the Activity Director of future supply needs.
• Coordinate goals and schedules to avoid clashes with other departments.

Job description

Avina of Kenosha is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in planning and delivering a well-balanced program for residents.

You will organize daily activities, lead group and one-to-one sessions, document participation, and help coordinate with nursing, dietary, and other departments to meet residents' needs. This is a full-time role with daytime hours and every other weekend.