Full-Time Activities Coordinator
About The Position
Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge… Life. Inspired Every Day. The activities coordinator will plan and coordinate programs and activities that are varied, reflect the interest, values and beliefs of the residents and provide life enriching opportunities for residents and the community.
Requirements
- Associate degree in recreational therapy or similar degree preferred.
- Evidence of creativity.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to drive van to transport residents.
- Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.
- Possess computer skills (Microsoft word, office and publisher).
- This position may/will be required to provide direct care or have access to resident property or belongings.
- Experience in a recreational setting.
- Experience in planning and providing activities for older adults preferred.
Responsibilities
- Meet with residents to determine past and current interests and hobbies.
- Assist in the orientation of new residents.
- Shop for residents as needed.
- Plan and provide physical (exercise), social, recreational, intellectual/educational, creative, entertainment, religious, service/volunteering programs and special requests of the residents.
- Include residents to help plan program activities.
- Order and maintain supplies necessary for programs.
- Arrange regularly scheduled outings. Assist with transporting residents safely, comfortably and in a timely fashion.
- Keep updated log on all coach miles and maintenance.
- Prepare, post, and communicate monthly calendar of events.
- Communicate programs and schedule to residents.
- Maintain bulletin boards monthly with various pictures of activities, health information, and trivia.
- Meet with recreation directors every other month to plan events.
- Recruit volunteers for specific functions.
- Train, orient and supervise all volunteers.
- Maintain list of all volunteers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
