Senior Activity Specialist - Engaging Programs for Residents

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking an Activity Assistant to support planning, organizing, developing and implementing resident activity programs within the facility.

You will assist in coordinating group and individual activities, communicating with residents and families, and helping transport and supervise activities to ensure engagement and safety.

Role requires following care plans, participating in committees as needed, and performing light clerical tasks to support the activities department.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must have a minimum of six (6) months of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, preferably within a health care setting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing activity services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing group and individual activities based on residents’ individual needs as identified in residents’ health care plans.
• Assist in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family as directed by the Activity Director.
• Assist in maintaining a balance of recreational activities based on the particular demographics of the residents.
• Assist in coordination of activity schedules with other departments as necessary.
• Communicate residents’ programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and facility staff.
• Decorates monthly bulletin boards indicating future activities, holiday themes, and/or picture review of past activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking an Activity Assistant to support planning, organizing, developing and implementing resident activity programs within the facility.

You will assist in coordinating group and individual activities, communicating with residents and families, and helping transport and supervise activities to ensure engagement and safety.

Role requires following care plans, participating in committees as needed, and performing light clerical tasks to support the activities department.