Activities - Activities Coordinator

Active Day•Lancaster, SC

About The Position

The Activities Coordinator plans, facilitates, oversees, and evaluates individual and group therapeutic recreational programs at a center. Programs are designed around members’ needs and interests to entertain, encourage interaction and relaxation, promote health, and improve members’ overall quality of life. The coordinator also participates in selecting, training, and supervising staff and volunteers and ensures program compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory standards. The role calls for a positive, supportive, dependable leader and co-worker who helps keep members safe and works to enhance the health and happiness of members and their caregivers. The Activities Coordinator collaborates with the center’s cross-functional team and communicates professionally with members, families, colleagues, referral agencies, and the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least two years, or full-time equivalent, of activities experience; healthcare-setting experience preferred.
Additional requirements mandated by state-specific regulatory guidelines, such as Certified Activity Professional credentials, where applicable.
Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to stand and actively engage with members for extended periods.
Ability to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Successful background check and any additional state-specific regulatory clearances, where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
Activities experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.
Certified Activity Professional credential where mandated by state-specific regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

Assess new members’ recreational interests and abilities to determine how to engage them and meet their needs; maintain accurate, current records.
Develop, plan, organize, and implement diverse therapeutic recreational programs; prepare and publish program calendars and communications.
Participate in interviewing, onboarding, and overseeing Program Assistants, C.N.A.s, other floor staff, and volunteers; maintain the master activities schedule and provide performance feedback as appropriate.
Manage activity supplies and equipment, and keep program areas clean, organized, stocked, and in good working order.
Participate in safety and quality initiatives, care-planning conferences, and ongoing assessments.
Coordinate with internal and external ancillary services, including nursing, transportation, social services, dietary, community agencies, and other resources, to support quality care.
Participate in staff meetings and in-service programs; collaborate with the cross-functional team and offer suggestions to enhance the member experience and meet center goals.
Keep current on industry knowledge and trends through education, publications, networking, and professional organizations.
Assist members with activities of daily living as needed.
Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community.
Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.