What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Coordinator position at Modern Maturity Center Inc?
WE’RE HIRING
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR (PT) – DAY BREAK
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
JOB SUMMARY
Assist the Project Director in planning, organizing, and implementing social, educational, and recreational programs and activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates with the Director in planning, coordinating, and implementing a monthly activities calendar
- Documents client activity participation and response
- Provides input in planning and implementing individual client care plans
- Participates in staff meetings
- Assist clients in designated areas for meals and other activities
- Observes clients’ progress and reports to the Director/Nurse any changes or problems, assists with serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Always assists with the supervision of clients and in emergencies
- Assist in ordering supplies for various activities
- Performs other related duties as specified by the Director (i.e., assist with keeping the office area tidy, cleaning the refrigerator, kitchen shelves, sweeping the floor, cleaning the bathrooms, etc.)
COMPETENCY
- Manage difficult or emotional customer situations
- Maintains confidentiality
- Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
- Knowledge of methods and techniques for dealing with frail and physically and/or emotionally impaired people, or a willingness to learn
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus 3 years of experience in developing and conducting activities for the population served
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; plus, one year of experience (full-time or equivalent in developing and conducting generic activities, or associate’s degree plus two years of appropriate experience OR
- National certification as an activity or therapeutic recreation professional, plus two years of appropriate experience
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
No certifications or licenses required
COMPUTER SKILLS
- This position requires that the individual be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS
- Must know how to utilize and operate a smart TV
- Must have familiarity with social media, i.e., Facebook, YouTube, etc.
- Ability to use a language translator app to communicate with clients who speak languages other than English
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
"Due to the high volume of applications, please do not contact the HR office to inquire about the status of your application; we will reach out directly to qualified candidates as the hiring process progresses."
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