Arbordale - Lifestyle and Activities Coordinator

Transforming Age•Urbandale, IA

2d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Arbordale is an independent living rental community located in Urbandale, IA! We have recently updated all of our amenities and offer our team a place you can feel at home, with wonderful residents and team mates that value you and your unique perspective! We offer great pay, work/life balance, and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care, and Retirement for our full-time team members, as well as Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members Come learn more about us by visiting https://transformingage.org/community/the-arbordale/ , and find your happy place here! The hourly rate for this role is $20 per hour. Our Life Enrichment Coordinator provides an integral role in our Life Enrichment and Resident Activities programs, creating a variety of enjoyable, enriching, and collaborative programming to stimulate and support the social, physical, and emotional needs of our residents.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have valid drivers license and clear driving record.
Completion of a background check.
Additional pre-screenings including a drug screen, physical, and TB test may be required per state/local guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Prior education/experience with gerontology or working with older adults strongly desired.
One or more years of experience working in long term care setting, home care or a related field strongly desired.
Ability to communicate (verbal/written) effectively in the English language, and successfully work in a multi-cultural environment.
Bilingual proficiency is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Researches, plans, coordinates, and implements a varied daily program of activities designed to meet recreational needs of residents and to increase stimulation in their environment.
Works closely with Life Enrichment Director, Coordinators, Volunteers and staff in providing programming to stimulate and support the social, physical and emotional functioning of the residents.
May provides transportation for residents, especially assisting frail residents, in community vehicle (drivers license and safe driving record required in these instances.)
Interacts with residents, families, coworkers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, professional and compassionate manner.