Activities Coordinator- Health Center- FT

Life Care Services•Naples, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Glenview at Pelican Bay is a premier continuing care retirement community located in beautiful, sunny Naples, Florida. We are currently considering candidates for a hospitality focused Activities Coordinator. Candidates must have a desire to join a great team dedicated to providing outstanding and superior hospitality. The Activities Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the requirements of LCS Lifestyles and Health Services and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. The Activities Coordinator will assist our residents with services including but not limited to: Coordinates and provides recreational and educational activities: current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, off- campus outings, special events and one-on-one visits, as indicated. Produces monthly calendars and other promotional material Interviews and develops the individual resident assessments to accurately provide recreational programs based on individual needs and resident interest. Suggests a program of recreational activities to relatives for use upon discharge of residents; refers relatives to recreation resources and services available in the community. Coordinates Resident Council and family meetings. Arranges special meetings for residents and families to address special interests and provide educational opportunities. Directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas. Prepares and maintains pertinent reports, studies and schedules in accordance with state and federal regulations. Purchases and inventories supplies and equipment. Inspects recreational equipment to determine repair and maintenance needs and cleanliness. Interprets the goals and objectives of the recreational program to staff, volunteers, relatives and the public. Directs volunteer activities and provides training of volunteers. Maintains accurate documentation of residents’ progress and responses to program.

Requirements

A Bachelor degree is preferable.
A qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or two years experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting within the last five years is preferred as well.
Must pass an extensive criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and provides recreational and educational activities: current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, off- campus outings, special events and one-on-one visits, as indicated.
Produces monthly calendars and other promotional material
Interviews and develops the individual resident assessments to accurately provide recreational programs based on individual needs and resident interest.
Suggests a program of recreational activities to relatives for use upon discharge of residents; refers relatives to recreation resources and services available in the community.
Coordinates Resident Council and family meetings. Arranges special meetings for residents and families to address special interests and provide educational opportunities.
Directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
Prepares and maintains pertinent reports, studies and schedules in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Purchases and inventories supplies and equipment. Inspects recreational equipment to determine repair and maintenance needs and cleanliness.
Interprets the goals and objectives of the recreational program to staff, volunteers, relatives and the public.
Directs volunteer activities and provides training of volunteers.
Maintains accurate documentation of residents’ progress and responses to program.