What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Connections Coordinator position at Courtyards?
Description
MAKE CONNECTIONS TODAY
We are looking for our next Life Connections Coordinator - Activities Director for Courtyards Community Living Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Participate in resident Care Plan development.
• Plan activities based on each resident’s comprehensive assessment and care plan to reflect individual needs for stimulation or solace, physical, cognitive and emotional health; to encourage self-expression, personal responsibility and choice.
• Plan activities to reflect various religious and cultural interests; appropriate for both genders; night and weekend activities; various locations; and include seasonal and special events.
• Plan individual, group and bedside activities.
• Maintain a schedule of on-going activities which reflect various times convenient to resident.
• Coordinate Resident’s Council meetings at least once a month.
• Plan Reality Orientation on a one to one basis.
• Is responsible for identifying and documenting activity interests, needs and problems of the residents in the residents’ Care Plans. • Document changes in conditions for resident in the Care Plan.
• Work with staff and other disciplines to ensure resident participation.
• Coordinate volunteer services and outside resources.
• Maintain supplies for the Activity Department.
• Arrange or provide transportation to activities in other locations. • Participate in Quality Assurance team meetings.
• Compute operating costs, maintain records, and prepare reports for use of management or administrative personnel.
• Attend necessary Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Long term care experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outgoing and energetic personality.
• Ability to prioritize and perform detail-oriented functions.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
