Activities Coordinator

Dahlonega Assisted Living, LLC; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Option

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Personal Time Off

401k+Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance Program

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Dahlonega Assisted Living, LLC is seeking an Activities Coordinator for Memory Care to plan, develop, organize, implement and direct programs that address residents' spiritual, emotional, recreational and social needs on an individual basis.

You will meet with administration and caregiving teams to create monthly activity plans, coordinate special events for residents and families, cultivate leisure activities, and update schedules while maintaining resident dignity and privacy.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Creativity aptitudes for arts, crafts, and games.
• Background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize and direct Memory Care activity programs.
• Meet with administration and nursing staff to plan activities.
• Create monthly activity plans for approval by the Director.
• Coordinate in-house events open to families and friends.
• Cultivate leisure activities and social interaction for residents.
• Maintain resident privacy and update activity schedules.

Skills

English language

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for assisting in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing of the activity programs to ensure that the spiritual development, emotional, recreational, and social needs of our Memory Care residents are maintained on an individual basis.

Benefits:

• Medical Plan Option
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off
• 401k+Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Competitive Pay

Duties:

• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning activities.
• Assist in the administering and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• Responsible for creating and enhancing the resident activity program in Memory Care to provide social stimulation and social interaction as well as spiritual enhancement among residents and staff.
• Develop a written plan of monthly activities for the Director of Activities to approve.
• Cultivate leisure time activities such as games, arts, crafts, movies, etc.
• Develop activities that enhance physical exercise such as bowling, walks, etc.
• Assist in coordinating special events with the Director of Activities.
• Help coordinate in-house special events open to families and friends, e.g., special parties, holiday meals, etc.
• Decorate the facility with the monthly theme.
• Individually assesses and updates residents’ lifestyle needs and sets measurable goals with observable approaches.
• Involve the resident’s family in planning activities when possible.
• Encourage hobbies and crafts and provide materials in keeping with resident’s financial status and department budget.
• Assist in compiling and maintaining an activity schedule, available projects, crafts, resources, etc.
• Obtain information concerning the residents’ backgrounds to better provide activities to meet their needs.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and honor the residents' personal property rights.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Activities or Administrator.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school degree or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in working with the elderly is desired.
• Should have a creative aptitude for training in arts, crafts, and games.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check & drug screen