Job description

Summerfield Retirement Community of Gulfport is looking for a Full time Activities Coordinator
The Activities Director will plan and coordinate meaningful activities to enrich the lives and environment of our residents. This is a fun and rewarding job that helps maintain and foster a positive atmosphere. : Must be patient, professional, creative and experience with interacting with seniors and managing staff preferred.:

Responsibilities:

• Creates and displays a monthly Calendar of Events based on resident interest.

• Provide an activities program on a daily basis including evenings and weekends

• Provide and conducts a plan of programs appropriate to the needs of the residents that includes, but is not limited to: Group social programs; Indoor and outdoor activities; Programming away from the facility; Opportunity for resident involvement in planning and implementation of the activities program; Creative activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama, educational programs; Exercise activities; One on one visits; Promotion of facility / community interaction

• Serves as member of facility management team and assists Administrator with other management duties as needed

• Operates department within established budgetary guidelines

• Assists with marketing responsibilities and networks with referral sources within the senior housing communities and senior centers at the direction of the Administrator

• Assists with training to all staff members on related topics, and assists in maintaining staff training records as requested

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate

• Foster family and community support of the program (e. g., through newsletters, networking, programs which bring family members or members of the community into the facility, etc

• Acts as a role model to facility staff for communication and behavior management strategies, and in engaging residents in meaningful programs

• Participates in resident and family care conferences as requested

• Ensures that changes in resident condition are observed and reported appropriately to the Administrator.

• Participates in new resident family interview for resident history

• Coordinates with outside groups and organizations to arrange programs for residents

• Maintains a current social history and profile for each resident

• Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, and follows appropriate facility protocol for purchasing items/products

• Supports the team in ensuring that all resident care is provided in a safe and effective manner, while consistently maintaining resident dignity, choice, and respect

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

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