Activity Coordinator

Pahokee Health and Rehab • Pahokee, FL

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About The Position

The Activity Coordinator plans, coordinates, and leads social and recreational activities for residents, working with the Director of Activities and aiming to include all residents in some area of activity. The role also involves planning and attending off-campus trips, arranging transportation, maintaining seasonal facility decorations, preparing and distributing activity information, and helping obtain supplies and items requested by residents. The coordinator orients new residents, serves as a resource for them, alerts Social Services staff to resident concerns, and coordinates activities when the Director of Activities is absent.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to work with others in setting up for events.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to complete small set-ups independently.
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays.
• Ability to physically assist residents with boarding the bus, sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be a CNA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in geriatrics, recreation, or social administration.
• Teachers and creative professionals are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Activities and residents to plan, coordinate, and lead social and recreational activities, with the intent of including all residents in some area of activity.
• Plan off-campus trips for residents and attend many of the trips.
• Arrange transportation to events and programs when necessary, including bus and other vehicle transportation, and schedule community drivers or outside resources.
• Maintain the facility’s seasonal decorations.
• Create, post, and/or distribute information and materials about events, programs, and activities.
• Assist with purchasing necessary supplies, films, and crafts.
• Assist with shopping for items requested by residents.
• Conduct orientations for new residents and serve as a resource person for residents.
• Alert Social Services staff to concerns pertaining to residents.
• Plan and coordinate activities in the absence of the Director of Activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance available.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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