Activities Coordinator

Addington Place East Lake•Tarpon Springs, FL

About The Position

The Activities Coordinator, identified in the job summary as the Salus Lifestyle Coordinator (Activities Assistant), assists the Salus Lifestyle Coach in providing a diverse program of individual and group activities for residents. The program supports residents’ cultural, spiritual, physical, political, social, and intellectual engagement and helps sustain their potential and sense of usefulness to themselves and others. The role serves residents, their families, responsible persons, and visitors through activity planning and coordination, resident engagement, outings, events, and effective communication with community staff. The coordinator follows emergency procedures and safety policies and may be photographed or recorded for community-related purposes.

Requirements

Experience in activity planning, preferably with seniors.
Experience and interest in working with seniors.
Creative activity skills.
Organizational skills.
Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.
State driver’s license and clean driving record.
Complete all HR policies and procedures required for community drivers.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding service to residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors.
Facilitate socialization among residents and invite or remind residents to participate in planned activities.
Coordinate joint programs with other Program Associates and conduct or lead most programs.
Adjust work schedule for special events and evening or weekend programs.
Train, support, and instruct volunteers assisting with activities as needed.
Plan, coordinate, and help implement decorations for special events, seasons, and holidays.
Coordinate family functions and events and plan weekly excursions.
Identify needed supplies for planned activities to the Salus Lifestyle Coach.
Assist with transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips.
Drive the company vehicle for resident activities and appointments when needed, if certified and approved.
Carry out other duties assigned by the Salus Lifestyle Coach to support program operations and resident needs.
Follow emergency procedures and understand safety policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with the Salus Lifestyle Coach and other community staff.
Immediately advise the Salus Lifestyle Coach and Resident Care Director of changes in a resident’s physical or mental health.
Promote the community positively and communicate its values to residents, families, and associates.