Activities Coordinator - Adult Day Care

TITLE:                  Activity Coordinator                                   

SUPERVISOR:     Nursing Director ADH

COMPENSATION: $19-$23/ hourly DOE

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Activity Coordinator manages and plans the therapeutic activities for the General Adult Program and the Dementia Program. This position is responsible for producing a varied program that meets the physical, emotional and social needs of the participants, enhance self-esteem, promote positive emotion, and contribute to their overall quality of life.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Therapeutic Recreation or related field or:
• Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field with a minimum of 1 year experience working as an Activity Assistant or a similar role or
• Additional experience working within the capacity of Activity Assistant or a similar role may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral); strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Work PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• The Activities Coordinator must demonstrate a positive, professional appearance and attitude, sensitivity to participants’ issues and feelings, and excellent communication skills.
• Sensitive to issues of aging, needs of the dementia participant and diverse populations.
• Experience in working with geriatric population or memory impaired clients preferred

 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report and work with the Nursing Director to learn and plan the therapeutic activities for the General Adult Program and the Dementia Program
• Create, develop, plan activities as needed according to the growth of the program.
• Develop and maintain a folder of curriculum geared for instruction for the elderly, with arts and crafts for daily engagement.
• Document in the monthly calendar with the use of Activity Connection
• Engage participants and develop appropriate group activities.
• Communicate and schedule therapeutic vendors to lead and engage our participants.
• Lead activities and work with the Program Aides, use judgement on the social and emotional needs of the participants.
• Lead and plan field trips

Salary : $19 - $23