What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Coordinator position at Pioneer Place Memory Haven?
- Organize daily group activities in each building.
- Organize activities inclusive of written direction for care providers to facilitate outside of scheduled activities or in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.
- Conduct one on one activities with residents on a regularly scheduled rotation.
- Chart resident’s participation in activities.
- Plan and coordinate major events.
- Create events to include residents, resident families, and employees. Provide promotional flyers for events.
- Review resident’s initial resident plan and if needed interview resident(s) and family member(s) to ensure that activities being provided are appropriate, individualized and resident centered.
- Coordinate with dietary manager regarding food needs at least two weeks prior to need.
- Recruit, coordinate and orient volunteers and paid entertainers.
- Maintain and store activity supplies within the buildings and garage in an organized manner.
- Investigate, implement, and utilize free community resources that will enhance the activity program.
- Celebrate resident’s birthday during lunchtime. Coordinate with kitchen, decorate table with birthday decorations and balloons.
- Decorate facility and bulletin boards for holidays, seasons, and special occasions.
- Provide pictures and updates to Administrator to be posted on social media and website.
- Incorporate daily 3:00pm snack into the daily activity schedule.
- Provide guidance as needed to care providers and/or volunteers.
- Understand the facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
- Work with beautician once a week assisting with transporting residents to and from appointments.
- Schedule remainder of day after beautician visits for administrative tasks.
- Participate in administrative meetings; maintain good communication with all departments.
- Recognize and acknowledge positive interactions between staff and residents. Be a morale booster.
- Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm with some flex required for activities outside of regular working hours and assistance with care provider shifts.
- AS NEEDED:
- Assist with resident care.
- Help in the dining room i.e., prepping drinks, serving residents, feeding residents, clean-up after meals, dishes.
- Assist residents in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, nail care, shaving, foot care, etc.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Experience:
- caregiving : 1 year (Required)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Tacoma, WA 98445 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19