Resident Activities Coordinator

Pikes Peak Post Acute; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aggressive wages

Daily pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pikes Peak Post Acute is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in running a creative and interactive activities program. The role focuses on meeting residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial needs within a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting activities, maintaining calendars and records, coordinating transportation, and assisting with discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; preferable one-year experience in a long term care facility.
• Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures and policies; communicate effectively with managers, employees, residents and families.
• Mathematical Skills: Apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical tasks.
• Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems and follow diverse instructions.
• Certificates: N/A

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and conducting activities for individuals and groups.
• Assist in communication between staff, residents and families to meet residents' needs.
• Contribute to community planning related to facility interests and resident needs.
• Develop monthly activity calendars and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in quality improvement actions as directed by the Activities Director.
• Assist in discharge planning and develop activity care plans.
• Arrange transportation for residents as needed for outings, appointments, or discharge.
• Encourage resident participation in hobbies, crafts and reading; provide Braille or audio books as needed.
• Maintain documentation including assessment records and progress notes.
• Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly and secure.

Skills

Reading procedures

Communication skills

Mathematical application

Reasoning abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pikes Peak Post Acute is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in running a creative and interactive activities program. The role focuses on meeting residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial needs within a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting activities, maintaining calendars and records, coordinating transportation, and assisting with discharge planning.