What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Coordinator position at Grand Oaks of Okeechobee?
Enjoy a Long, Rewarding, and Fruitful Career as a Activity Assistant for Grand Oaks of Okeechobee Assisted Living by the VNA!
Owned and operated by the Visiting Nurse Association of Florida—a home healthcare agency with over 45 years of experience—our Grand Oaks communities are the pinnacle of senior living excellence. We strive to ensure our residents receive the best quality care, while also having a myriad of exciting and engaging activities to enjoy on a daily basis.
Our staff members are professional, caring and very passionate about what they do. When you work for our Grand Oaks of Palm City assisted living community, you will not only make a positive difference in someone’s life, but you will also make a positive difference in your own.
Below you will find an overview of the day-to-day responsibilities of our Activity Assistant position:
- Assists in implementing the schedule and calendar of activities providing a minimum of 12 hours of AL activities/functions weekly and encourages Resident participation. Utilizes the survey of resident interests and talents to assist in developing a diverse program. Continuously evaluates programming with resident and family input sharing ideas with Activity Assistant.
- Plans and attends outings and appointments with Residents.Transport residents to appointments. Must be able to drive in 15 passenger van.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Residents to promote communication. Assists in maintaining documentation of resident’s interests and participation.
- Coordinate and assist with decorating the residence and bulletin boards with a seasonal and /or holiday theme.
- Assists in maintaining supplies needed for activities, games, etc. in conjunction with Activities Manager.
- Assists in implementing periodic social functions involving Food Service and assists Sales / Marketing with in-house events.
- Assists in maintaining activity area and storage in a neat and clean manner.
- Assists in coordinating medical visits and transportation on designated days.
- Ensure Resident Emergency Information notebook is on the van when accompanying residents on outings or appointments.
- Reports any concerns with van maintenance and operation to Activity Manager.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.75 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 32 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $15