Activity Coordinator

Position Summary

Responsible for planning and directing daily resident activities. Encourages participation of the residents in those activities and coordinates the volunteer program for Harvest Home.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Harvest Home mission and philosophy in daily work.

• Provides the caregivers and volunteers with planned daily activities and equipment.

• Provides assessment and documentation of resident participation in group and /or individual social/recreational programs.

• Carries out specific activities such as events, resident outings, more involved projects, entertainment, etc.

• Purchase and organize activity supplies appropriately and within provided budget.

• Take pictures of Harvest Home events, activities, and residents per their HIPAA preferences.

• Reports any abuse, suspected abuse or alleged abuse to the appropriate agency(s).

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with the elderly; relates well to seniors.

• Able to lead and motivate people; excellent interpersonal skills.

• Good organizational skills.

• Able to communicate well.

• Able to lead and carry out activities set out before them with directions.

• Enjoys thinking of new ideas/being creative.

• Takes initiative to problem solve.

• Professional appearance and attitude.

• Holds a valid driver’s license of the appropriate type and a driving record which meets Harvest Home insurance standards.

All general staffing requirements:

1. Free of communicable disease

2. Able to physically/mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes TB clearance

3. Criminal record clearance and background check as required by Wisconsin Bureau of Quality Assurance

4. Current First Aid certification

5. Ability to read, write, and understand English

6. General understanding of the needs of the elderly and client specific needs per Harvest Home Senior Living Services license

7. Willingness to learn

Education & Experience

Must be 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have at least one year’s experience working with the elderly population.