Activities Director

Position Title: Activities Coordinator

Schedule: Full Time / Hours between 8am & 4:30pm.

Pay: $23 - $26 - Depending on Experience

Job Summary:

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for actively participating in all care coordination activities including Assessments and Care Planning. The

Activities Coordinator is responsible for utilizing variety of techniques including but not limited to arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance

and movement, drama, music, and community outings. The activity program shall also provide a planned schedule of social and other purposeful

independent or group activities.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Have one years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.

2. Can read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.

3. Be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees and personnel of other agencies.

4. Basic understanding of computer technology.

5. Ability to pass background investigation, and reference inquiry.

6. Excellent customer service and ability to interact with participants.

7. Team-player, enthusiastic and positive, polished, poised and professional
8. Excellent communication skills (written and oral); strong organizational skills.
9. Adaptable and able to work with the frailer elderly population with multiple cognitive deficits.
10. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
11. Flexible, ability to handle multiple tasks and meets deadlines.
12. Creative, imaginative in planning, coordinating, and directing activities.

Experience:

1. High school diploma required; current college coursework preferred.

2. Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the elderly in a social or recreational program preferred.

3.Previous experience in activity planning or related field preferred.

4.Familiarity with assisted living, nursing home, or memory care environments.

5.Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff members.

6.Experience in event planning or organizing group activities is beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• Interview and assess all residents prior to the initial Care Plan Conference; document this information in the medical record, develop an individual recreation plan based on the assessment and participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Update assessments and plans as needed and as required by state/federal regulations.
• Develop monthly recreation program calendars that reflect and meet the needs of the facility resident population. Communicate facility programs to residents, staff, family, and volunteers.
• Manage the facility's Volunteer Program.
• Maintain departmental documentation that reflects services provided and resident progress towards goals.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program for residents in a nursing home setting.
• Plan and organize a variety of engaging activities and events to promote socialization, physical well-being, and mental stimulation.
• Coordinate and schedule activities, ensuring a balanced and diverse calendar of events.
• Collaborate with other staff members to integrate activities into the overall care plan for residents.
• Provide supervision and support to activity assistants or volunteers.
• Assess residents' needs and preferences to tailor activities to individual interests and abilities.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress.

Pay: $ $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person