Activities Coordinator

TITLE: Activities Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Life Enrichment Director

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is perfect for the candidate who possesses the desire to provide meaningful and engaging activities for seniors. The position requires the ability to document daily events thoroughly and accurately for each resident. The ideal candidate for this position will manage the entire Activities process for the Nursing unit (Serenity) of our Christian Village at Mason facility, including planning activities, creating the monthly calendar, ordering necessary supplies, etc.

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of residents.

Essential Job Duties:

Develop and organize individual and group activities for a wide variety of interests, from music to intellectually stimulating activities to special events. Interview and assess all residents prior to the initial resident care planning conference and enters assessment information into the medical record, regularly updating the assessment and plan.

• Coordinates, develops and maintains a quality activity program.
• Provides recreation activities such as: Ball toss and volleyball, sensory stimulation, discussion group, cultural and learning activities, crafts, special entertainment, outings, and one-on-one visits, as needed.
• Organizes a monthly activity calendar and programs which are congruent to the needs/interests of the residents.
• Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreations areas and special events.
• Reviews resident activity needs and plans total recreation program based on individual and/or group needs and resident’s interests.
• Maintains accurate documentation of a resident’s progress and responses to programs offered using the Point Click Care system.
• Responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment for activities and working within a budget for the unit.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have two years of experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting within the last five years, one year of which was in a long-term care activities program. Experience with elderly residents in memory care unit is a plus.
• Point Click Care experience and data entry.
• The ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with residents, family members and other team members.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills necessary for success.
• The ability to be creative is necessary for success.
• Ability to deal with and appropriately handle confidential information as required by HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds, push wheelchairs to and from activities, and move throughout the facility most of the shift.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Microsoft Office computer skills required.