Activity Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team of professionals and medical staff that includes doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and Home Care Assistants, providing care to aged adults in a Residential Setting· 
• Plan and organize a variety of activities that promote physical, cognitive, and social well-being
• Lead group activities such as exercise classes, arts and crafts, games, and social events
• Individualize activities to meet the specific needs and abilities of residents
• Provide continuous on-site physiotherapy to meet the needs of clients.
• Document resident participation and progress in activities
• Responds promptly to a patron’s change in function or condition.
• Collaborate with other staff members, including the caregiving team and medical team
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment for residents
• Stay up-to-date on current trends and best practices in elder care and activity programming
• Willing and motivated to work extra hours in unusual periods of increased work demands and may be assigned other tasks as management decides

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an Occupational Therapist in the healthcare industry.
• Experience in working with older adults in an assisted living or long-term care setting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to plan and facilitate engaging activities
• Knowledge of caregiving techniques and practices is an added advantage
• Ability to assess conditions and work with treatment plans
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A compassionate, caring, and patient nature.
• Pleasant personality, team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks and intense pressure to perform.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in both written and spoken information.
• Knowledge of more than one major Nigerian language will be an added advantage.
• A flexible and highly adaptable approach to work.
• Superior patient/customer service, ethics, and bedside manners.
• Able to write and submit reports as and when due.

Remuneration: NGN 150, 000 – 200,000

Application Closing Date: 21st November, 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Accommodation is available for the right candidate.