Activities Coordinator
About The Position
The Activities Coordinator organizes, leads, and participates in daily resident activities at Hebrew Home, a retirement community in Riverdale, New York. The role aims to foster resident engagement and enjoyment, adapting activities to residents’ physical and cognitive abilities. The coordinator also completes resident assessments and documentation, maintains participation and behavior records, and reports medical concerns or observations. The position requires professional, respectful communication with residents, families, coworkers, and others, as well as flexibility, independent work, and appropriate responses to emergencies.
Requirements
- Experience and passion for working in geriatric settings, such as nursing homes or senior centers.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Physical ability to stand for long periods, squat, bend, and push activity carts.
- Proficiency with various computer programs.
- High school diploma or higher level of education.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SIGMA care and SAGELY.
- Experience organizing game groups and art classes.
Responsibilities
- Organize, lead, and participate in a wide variety of daily resident activities to promote engagement and enjoyment.
- Lead and participate in special events as needed.
- Adapt activities to accommodate differing physical and cognitive abilities.
- Ensure events are properly provisioned and take place on time.
- Complete scheduled activities as planned and promptly contact the Activity Director or Coordinator if unable to do so.
- Transport supplies to activity locations, clean up, and return materials after activities.
- Observe participants, gauge their enjoyment, and obtain feedback to improve events.
- Maintain records of resident participation and behaviors as directed.
- Complete resident assessments and documentation as directed.
- Report medical concerns or observations.
- Use computers as part of daily work.
- Work independently with periodic support and direction.
- Respond appropriately to emergency or disaster situations.
- Follow cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, dress-code, and documentation requirements.
- Contribute to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods, and accepting ideas and constructive feedback.
- Provide professional, courteous customer service with timely follow-up and positive communication.
- Follow company policies, including certification requirements, HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and resident rights.
- Adapt positively to changing responsibilities and assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned and required in the company’s best interests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
