COORDINATOR, ACTIVITIES

St Joseph Residence•Fort Lauderdale, FL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Activities plans, manages, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Activities / Recreation Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards. This role involves planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating and implementing all activities, programs and special events for residents, as well as coordinating resident outings and the monthly calendar of events. The position requires interpreting department policies and procedures, meeting with the Administrator to discuss escalated matters, and participating in team meetings. Additionally, the role includes completing employee evaluations, promoting positive employee engagement, teamwork, and safety, ensuring the department is prepared for inspections, and maintaining required licenses and certifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
CPR certification
2-3 years of experience in an Activities / Recreation role
Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
Must be able to read, write and understand the English language

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating and implementing all activities, programs and special events for residents.
Coordinates resident outing as required
Coordinate monthly calendar of events as it relates to resident activities.
Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, patient and/or resident, visitors, and government agencies.
Meets with Administrator to discuss escalated matters, obtain direction and set time frames for planned activities.
Participates in daily, weekly and/or monthly team meetings as requested or required.
Completes employee evaluations on a timely basis. Accurately and objectively assesses performance.
Promotes positive employee engagement, teamwork, mutual respect and safety work practices.
Promotes customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately resolves complaints or concerns from patient and/or resident or families.
Ensure Activities Department is prepared for inspections/surveys.
Participates in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to an inspection survey, and implements any follow-up requirement for any Activities/Recreation Therapy citations.
Maintain your required license, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
Complies with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.