Activities Coordinator

Description

The Activities Coordinator/Life Enrichment Coordinator assists the Life Enrichment Director in the implementation of a comprehensive activities program geared to meet the spiritual, physical, social and psychosocial needs of community residents. This is a full time position.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the DLE with planning, coordinating and running all community activities
• Assists with the planning of the monthly activities calendar and monthly newsletter (if necessary)
• Encourages residents to participate in community activities, assisting them to attend, while supporting the resident’s independence
• Help with ordering supplies and equipment for regular activities
• May be required to attend outings off-site and help to keep track of residents ensuring a meaningful and safe trip for all
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the DLE
• Help maintain the Activity Participation Tracking Chart, if applicable
• Assists in the success of the community Parallel Programming schedule
• When interacting with residents and/or family members, is mindful of the Resident’s Rights to Privacy
• May be required to safely drive the residents to and from the activities when needed
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings as required
• Complete all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent if applicable
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Background in art, music, drama, or occupational therapy preferred
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
• One-year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Dementia preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)