Children's Activity Leader

About the role

Special Kids is a non‑profit Christian therapy and nursing center for children with special needs. The organization is staffed by licensed professionals who are first and foremost Christ followers, with a mission to “Serve Jesus Christ by caring for His children.” Services are provided to children from birth through 21 years of age. Children Activity Leaders work at the Kleinau Nursing Center, serving medically fragile children who require skilled nursing care in collaboration with Registered Nurses (RNs).

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs and implements recreational activities for patients that meet their needs and interests and assists with the activities.
• Plans, designs and implements structured group & Bible activities for patients and assists with the activities.
• Supports patients with behavioral, social, and developmental needs.
• Assists with maintaining a safe, structured, and positive environment.
• Evaluates responsiveness to activities and adjusts as needed.
• Develops and maintains a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents.
• Follows individualized patient care plans and directions by nurse and therapists.
• Works cooperatively with nurses, therapists, and administrators.
• Works closely with Therapy team to conduct patient fun days and events (e.g. water week, dress up days, pumpkin decorating contests, etc.).
• Assists (and plans assigned) outings, special guest/volunteer visits, and special events.
• Leads group Bible study and/or prayer as assigned.
• Maintains a clean and tidy room.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and toys consistent with health and safety standards.
• Reports all changes or observations of children’s condition to nurse.
• Assists with transfers and ambulation of children as needed.
• Assists with personal care needs including assistance with diaper changes/toileting, providing hygiene or grooming assistance, repositioning, and making beds as needed.
• Dons/Doffs all assistive equipment and devices as needed.
• Assists children during meal and nap times.
• Participates in department quality improvement activities including, but not limited to, departmental training, routine staff meetings, and routine one‑to‑one meetings.
• Performs other duties related to supporting patients as assigned.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood, child development, or related field preferred; pediatric experience preferred; work experience in a similar environment preferred.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software and web‑based applications such as electronic medical records.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider with skills testing certification is required.

Values: Compassion, Willingness, Courage, Faith.

Schedule

Part‑time positions available, 20‑29 hours per week. No evenings, weekends or company‑recognized holidays.