Posted on: Mon 28-10-2024

Rockgarden Homes is a prestigious assisted living facility for older adults in Ikorodu, Lagos State. We are guided by passion and excellence as we provide quintessential care services for senior citizens. We are seeking an experienced female with a background in occupational therapy or physiotherapy for the position of an Activity Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of elder care and will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating engaging activities for residents in our care facility.

Job Description

• You will 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
• The role mainly involves the planning and organizing of a variety of activities that promote physical, cognitive, and social well-being, as well as the provision of rehabilitative services to clients in the facility.
• You will 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
• You will provide continuous on-site therapy to meet the needs of clients.
• Document resident participation and progress in activities
• Respond 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
• You must be willing and motivated to work extra hours in unusual periods of increased work demands and may be assigned other tasks as management decides.

 

Accommodation is available for the right candidate 

Salary - N150, 000 - N200, 000

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an Occupational or Physical Therapist in the healthcare industry.
• 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.

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