Activity Coordinator Jobs

The Activities Coordinator reports to the Activities Director and is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the activities in accordance with policies and procedures, current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Solicits advice from other properties concerning the operation of the Activities to identify problem areas and/or improve services.
• Participates in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Provides indirect supervision of volunteers as outlined by the community services objectives. Includes recruitment of volunteer agencies and individuals as necessary.
• Develops and maintains a good rapport with all staff involved with the care plan/senior resident needs to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care.
• Leads, participates or attends activities functions (on all shifts) frequently to assure that quality control measures are maintained.
• Ensures that all activity-related staff and volunteers are trained in the care plan process, understanding the needs of senior residents.
• Visits residents and provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living where applicable.
• Supports and assists management staff with marketing efforts of the community – touring, community outreach, working with current residents/families and potential residents/families.
• Meets with management staff on a regular basis to develop, conduct, and evaluate activities and cost containment.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the activity programs according to care plan practices and resident needs. Develops and implements activity policies and procedures. Monitors changes in current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and recommends changes in policies and procedures to the Activities Director.
• Provides written and/or oral reports of the programs and activities as required. Reports any Activities operational concerns to Activities Director.
• Coordinates the activities necessary in the fulfillment of project assignments within budget, quality and scheduling guidelines.

• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, and implement the goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the activities program.
• Must possess teamwork ability.
• Associate Degree in O.T., Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or demonstrated experience as an Activities Professional.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activities practices.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a courteous and helpful demeanor.
• Consistently maintains high levels of activity; sustaining long working hours when necessary. Operates with vigor, energy and effectiveness over long periods of time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively deal with people at different organizational levels both inside and outside the company. Ability to also communicate with and respect the needs of the senior population.
• Must have a minimum of two years of experience, preferably in a resident activities program within a health care setting.
• Well developed problem-solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives.