Position Overview: Involved with all aspects of resident activities. Helps with
developing the monthly activity calendar, outings signups, helps supervise aides, volunteers and entertainment. Gather residents for activities and conduct activities. Escorts residents to a variety of off-site outings. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: Effective interpersonal skills, flexibility and problem-solving are necessary. Requires independent decision-making and professionalism. Is able to adhere to a daily time sensitive schedule. May require use of personal vehicle to drive self to/from off-site location.

Working Conditions: Works in clean, well-lighted, air-conditioned areas. Subject to frequent interruptions. Deals with public, staff, residents and families under varying conditions. May be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Variety of off-site outings in own car when not accompanying in company van.

Physical Requirements: Requires the ability to exert 100 pounds of force occasionally. Will perform such activities as grasping, lifting, pulling and reaching. Walking, standing, bending, stooping and squatting are required constantly. May come in contact with hazardous cleaning materials. Able to climb a ladder.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordination of activities’ functions and leading activities with the residents.
2. Works closely with the Director of Activities to implement the residents’ activities.
3. Occasionally be available to help out with special events after normal working hours.
4. Be available to cover a shift when another staff member is either sick or on vacation.
5. Assist residents on/off van and secure with safety belts for transportation.
6. Assist residents at a variety of off-site outings (movies, restaurants, shopping, etc.)
7. Gather residents for activities and conduct activities.
8. Help develop monthly activity calendar, outings signups, staff calendar.
9. Updates: DSS notebooks, Activity Log
10. Make sure vendor checks are ordered and delivered to vendors.
11. Coordinate and manage the following: coupon clipping, walking club, library outreach (book club), Dine Ins, Resident Council
12. Shops for necessary items used by activities departments.
13. Supervise volunteers and entertainment.

Staff Development:

1. Attends and participates in scheduled orientation programs and activities.
2. Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes.
3. Attends and participates in all department staff meetings.
4. Employee must follow established protocol for any missed staff development.