Description

• Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting lifestyle programs that provide intellectual, recreational, occupational, spiritual, physical and emotional support opportunities for the residents.

• Attends all community planned functions and coordinates events from beginning to end including setup, running, and breaking down for the event as directed by the Director. 

• Helps plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.

• Coordinates holiday decorations for the community.

• Helps prepare and organize a calendar of events. Posts and distributes the calendar.

• Distributes community newsletter. Meets with new residents to introduce the program.

• Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members.

• Assists Director in leadership of wellness program.

• Organizes and supervises a volunteer staff.

• Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.

• Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.

• Interacts with residents, guests and staff in an atmosphere of hospitality.

• Protects the privacy of the resident with oral and written information & communication.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Educational Requirements and Experience: 

• One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Associates degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

o Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking the primary language of the residents.

o Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

o Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

o Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

o Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

o Ability to use Microsoft Windows. Ability to use software to design calendars and signs. Ability to use the Internet. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.