Activities Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or HSE.
• Computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office programs.
• Minimum one year related experience.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Current CNA certification, preferred.
• Experience working with people with dementia, desired.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to Resident Care Plans and dietary orders.
• Assists in planning, organizing and leading activities that encourage socialization, relaxation, overall wellbeing and/or provides entertainment for all units while encouraging resident participation and promoting social exchanges between residents through modeling and participation.
• Actively participates in activity planning meetings; including presenting a standing report of challenges, successes and recommendations for upcoming events.
• Encourages residents to participate in activities based on known specific resident interest levels.
• Encourages social exchanges between residents through participation.
• Completes initial assessment upon resident admission to the Health Center and other resident-related paperwork, as assigned.
• Maintains daily resident attendance records.
• Ensures resident newspapers and mail is delivered daily.
• Monitors and request for purchase equipment and supplies used for activities.
• Decorates for events and keeps activity supplies organized.
• Assists in publicity of activities.
• Arranges and sets up virtual video calls according to schedule; updates list as needed.
• Understands and follows the process/procedures related to resident outings.
• Assists in the orientation of new volunteers; works collaboratively with same.
• Escorts new Pet Therapy volunteers as directed.
• Completes all required training and in-services.
• All other duties as assigned.