Activity Coordinator - Full Time

Maplewood Senior Living • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life. Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Activity Professionals to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Requirements

• Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Basic typing skills and computer knowledge (familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and creative software).
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record (may be required to take a driving test).

Nice To Haves

• Personable, reliable, and a great communicator and team player.
• Able to relate professionally and positively to residents, physicians, government regulators, incoming visitors and associates at all levels.
• Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented.
• Displays patience, tact, enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement all programs ensuring they are therapeutic to the residents and maximize their quality of life.
• Meet the comprehensive needs and interests of all residents through a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and purposeful programs.
• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors.
• Ensure therapeutic recreation programming meets all state, federal, and other regulations.
• Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Relate professionally and positively to residents, physicians, government regulators, incoming visitors, and associates at all levels.
• Provide ongoing communication to the Lifestyle Director, Resident Service Director, and Executive Director regarding staffing issues or concerns.
• Attend Monthly All Associate meetings.
• Attend bi-Monthly Regional Lifestyle Coordinator meetings.
• Assist with maintaining Schedule K binder of all residents’ information regarding resident preferences around HIPAA (i.e., photo release, programming opt-out, etc.).
• Design and implement monthly program calendars based on residents' abilities, interests, hobbies, religions, and work/volunteer experience.
• Plan, implement, and conduct/monitor recreational programs to meet the needs of all residents.
• Select, schedule, and lead activities appropriate for all levels and abilities.
• Assist with coordination of transportation of residents for outings and events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle.
• Successfully work within Lifestyle budgetary guidelines regarding entertainment, supplies, and labor hours.
• Assist with planning and implementation of special events for the community, at least one family event per quarter.
• Assist with completion of Staying Connected Form/Personal History Form for all residents.
• Assist with maintaining a Staying Connected Binder of all residents' personal history forms and utilize the information when creating the recreation program calendar.
• Assist with coordinating WISH Program/Parallel activities with Resident Service Care team.
• Ensure and maintain appropriate program supplies for recreation programs.
• Assist with purchasing adaptive program supplies as needed to meet the needs of the residents.
• Assist Lifestyle Director with keeping current a list of local entertainers who will provide entertainment.
• Assist the Lifestyle Director to ensure that a full activity program is offered seven days a week, including evenings and holidays.
• Post the current monthly, weekly, and daily schedule of activities in public areas and distribute to Department Managers.
• In the absence of the Lifestyle Director, co-lead the monthly Resident Council Meeting with the Executive Director and work with the ED on the agenda.
• In the absence of the Lifestyle Director, co-lead a monthly Culinary Service Meeting with the Culinary Service Director for the residents to provide feedback.
• Provide an afternoon social or Happy hour daily.
• Assist the Lifestyle Director to hold a monthly Activity Committee Meeting to provide residents the opportunity to give input into the monthly calendar of events.
• Meet with residents and families to identify resident interests, resolve concerns, and develop meaningful relationships.
• Ensure annual Maplewood theme programming is included on the monthly calendar and is being held.
• Provide information to the front desk to assist residents in organizing self-directed programming (e.g., contacts lists for Bridge Club, etc., phone numbers).
• Assist with touring and providing information about MSL therapeutic recreation programs to families of prospective residents.
• Develop and distribute a monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Effectively manage assistants and volunteers.
• Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activities.
• Promote Maplewood in a positive manner and effectively communicate the organization's values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed