Assistant Student Activities Director jobs in Jackson, MS

POSITION PURPOSE: Shift 12:30pm -8:30pm  Tues. - Saturday

Assist the Activity Director with daily resident activity program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
• Create strong & active volunteer program.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and entire care team.
• Prepare and review monthly newsletter & activities calendar.
• Lead group activities.
• Report and document resident’s progress.
• Visits with residents on a one to one basis as directed.
• Evaluates and reassesses activity interventions based on interdisciplinary plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.
• Ensure documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reports to the Activities Director on resident’s responses and/or progress to specific approaches utilized and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgment and decision making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out Activities role as assigned
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:

At least one-year long-term care or assisted living experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to produce stimulating programs. Strong communication & computer skills required.