Job description

Summary:

The Activities Coordinator- Assisted Living shall assist the Director of Assisted Living in the development, organization, and coordination of available community and area resources to provide a high quality program of activities in the Assisted Living neighborhood. The program will be designed to meet, in accordance with the resident assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in the Assisted Living neighborhood.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of activities which are specifically designed to enrich the lives of the Assisted Living residents. Develops the monthly Assisted Living activities calendar.
• Supervises the training, development, and performance of the activities assistants assigned to work in the Assisted Living neighborhood. Responsible for completing the performance evaluations for these team members.
• Contributes to residents’ care planning by participating in assessment, developing service plan goals and approaches, and maintaining progress notes.
• Develops and leads one-on-one and group activities. Prepares rooms, equipment, supplies prior to each activity and cleans up after each activity. Encourages resident and family participation in activities. Transports residents to and from activities as needed.
• Completes appropriate documentation uch as daily attendance records, historical monthly activities calendars, precautions list, and transportation logs.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the Assisted Living department and with other departments of the community. Cooperates with other departments in meeting the needs of the residents.
• Assists with monthly newsletters and family communications as needed. Coordinates the preparation of monthly bulletin boards and seasonal decorations.
• Assists the Director of Assisted Living in evaluating a) effectiveness of activities programs, b) individual needs, and c) participation levels of each resident.
• Attends resident/family council meetings and proactively encourages and supports resident’s rights.
• Administers an effective volunteer program.
• Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required.
• Reports any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including; Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Property Management System.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Shall have had at least one year of experience in conducting group activities and be knowledgeable in evaluating resident needs, supervising other employees, and in training volunteers.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Associates’ Degree from an accredited college or university required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialists or as an Activities Professional by a recognized accrediting body is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver license.
• Be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment.
• Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment
• Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI via the Live-Scan process prior to initial presence in the facility.
• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of activities which are specifically designed enrich the lives of the Connections residents. Assists with development of the monthly calendars.
• Leads one on one and small, medium, and large group activities. Prepares rooms, equipment, supplies prior to each activity and cleans up after each activity. Encourages resident and family participation in activities. Transports residents to and from activities as needed.
• Assists with documentation such as daily attendance records, maintaining history of monthly activities calendars, precautions list, and transportation logs.
• Assists with media correspondence, mailings, newsletters, bulletin boards and displays. Coordinates the preparation of monthly bulletin boards and seasonal decorations.
• Assists the Activities Coordinator- Connections in evaluating a) effectiveness of activities programs, b) individual needs, and c) participation levels of each resident.
• Attends training courses and participate in other professional development activities as required.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including; Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Property Management System.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience in a similar position in retirement living, nursing homes, or adult day care is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• High school diploma is required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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