What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Coordinator - Adult Day Care position at Rogerson Communities?
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
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
- 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