Activities Coordinator- Grand Oaks of Okeechobee

VNA of Florida•Okeechobee, FL

About The Position

The Activities Coordinator assists in the planning and implementation of programs for activities and social opportunities to meet the interests and capabilities of the residence's population. Ensures the program meets the resident's spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual, and social needs inside and outside the residence. Assists with communicating available programs to residents, families, and staff and encourage participation. ESSENTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Complies with facility policies and procedures. Posts activities calendar monthly providing a minimum of 12 hours of AL activities/functions weekly and encourages Resident participation. Utilizes the survey of resident interests and talents to assist in developing a diverse program. Continuously evaluates programming with resident and family input sharing ideas with Activity Manager Develops and maintains relationships with Residents to promote communication. Assists in maintaining and surveying the documentation of resident's interests and participation. Coordinates and assist with decorating the residence and bulletin boards with a seasonal and /or holiday theme. Maintains supplies needed for activities, games, etc. in conjunction with Activities Manager. Implements periodic social functions involving Food Service and assists Sales / Marketing with in-house events. Assists in maintaining activity area and storage in a neat and clean manner. Assists in coordinating medical visits and transportation on designated days. Ensures Resident Emergency Information notebook is on the van when accompanying residents on outings or appointments. Provides opportunities for offsite activities and functions as well as driving residents to activities. Assures van maintenance and operations. Reports any concerns with van maintenance and operation to Administrator and/or Office Manager. Plans and attends outings and appointments with Residents. Schedules, participates, and maintains minutes for the monthly Resident Council. Assists the Receptionist, Chef, Office Manager and Administrator as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, resident's families, visitors and staff. Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, company information and records. Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school graduate/GED. Two years' experience in activities and/or training equivalent combination of educational experience. CPR and First Aid certification. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License and holds a driving record which meets the Community insurance standards. Proven Leadership skills. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend correspondence and reports. Ability to write clear correspondences and reports. Communicates instructions and directions in a way that assures understanding. Able to communicate well with the elderly population.

Requirements

Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, resident's families, visitors and staff
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, company information and records
Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits
High school graduate/GED
Two years' experience in activities and/or training equivalent combination of educational experience
CPR and First Aid certification
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License and holds a driving record which meets the Community insurance standards
Proven Leadership skills
Ability to read and comprehend correspondence and reports
Ability to write clear correspondences and reports
Communicates instructions and directions in a way that assures understanding
Able to communicate well with the elderly population

Responsibilities

Assists in planning and implementation of programs for activities
Ensures the program meets the resident's spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual, and social needs inside and outside the residence
Communicates available programs to residents, families, and staff and encourage participation
Complies with facility policies and procedures
Posts activities calendar monthly providing a minimum of 12 hours of AL activities/functions weekly and encourages Resident participation
Utilizes the survey of resident interests and talents to assist in developing a diverse program
Continuously evaluates programming with resident and family input sharing ideas with Activity Manager
Develops and maintains relationships with Residents to promote communication
Assists in maintaining and surveying the documentation of resident's interests and participation
Coordinates and assist with decorating the residence and bulletin boards with a seasonal and /or holiday theme
Maintains supplies needed for activities, games, etc. in conjunction with Activities Manager
Implements periodic social functions involving Food Service and assists Sales / Marketing with in-house events
Assists in maintaining activity area and storage in a neat and clean manner
Assists in coordinating medical visits and transportation on designated days
Ensures Resident Emergency Information notebook is on the van when accompanying residents on outings or appointments
Provides opportunities for offsite activities and functions as well as driving residents to activities
Assures van maintenance and operations
Reports any concerns with van maintenance and operation to Administrator and/or Office Manager
Plans and attends outings and appointments with Residents
Schedules, participates, and maintains minutes for the monthly Resident Council
Assists the Receptionist, Chef, Office Manager and Administrator as needed
Performs other duties as assigned