Activity Coordinator

HumanGood • Los Altos, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Activity Coordinator provides and promotes quality educational, entertaining and challenging activities, programs and outings for residents in the assigned level of care in an effort to enhance quality of life and resident satisfaction in support of the company’s mission, vision and core beliefs. As a representative and team member of the company, this position is expected to present oneself in a manner that reflects professionalism and ensures resident satisfaction.

Requirements

• Associate's degree with emphasis in recreation, health education or related field; and college course work in social work, gerontology, psychology, recreation therapy or related field
• 1 or 2 years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
• Two or more years of direct programming experience with older adults.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and monitor wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of residents
• Provide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our residents
• Ensure life enrichment programs meet all local, state and federal regulations
• Plans, prepares, directs and participates in variety of activity programs for residents, such as entertainment, cooking, educational programs, arts and crafts, games, sports, and outings; ensures that all regulatory requirements for types of activities are met.
• Give guidance to and coordinates work of Activity Assistants and/or volunteer staff performing administrative tasks or duties such as instructing, assigning work, reviewing work, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities included recruitment, training and managing volunteer program supervising volunteers,
• Plan monthly activities calendar for community, schedules, promotes, leads and instructs activities; encourages participation; coordinates in-room programs for bedfast residents and for those not desiring to attend group programs;
• May complete quality assurance audits regarding activity documentation;
• Coordinate transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle to transport residents to and from activities and outings in a company vehicle;
• Attends in-service training workshops and meetings as required;
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the facility safety program;
• Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;
• Promotes and protects the rights of each resident;
• Performs other related work as required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree