Activities Coordinator

Carolina SeniorCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Abernethy Laurels in Newton, NC, is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan, organize, and implement engaging activities for Residents, focusing on recreation, education, and social engagement. You will help transport residents to events, ensure safety, and maintain clear records.

The role involves coordinating crafts, movies, trips, and religious or cultural programs. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license, with preference for experience in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet auto insurance requirements.
• Experience in a skilled nursing or assisted living setting preferred.
• One year of recreational programming in a geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement activities that address recreation, education, and social needs.
• Assist with transporting residents to activities and appointments, including wheelchair traffic.
• Maintain safety and accuracy in documentation and records.
• Develop weekly and monthly activity calendars and coordinate movie selections and trips.
• Encourage participation in religious or cultural activities and group programs.
• Maintain activity bulletin boards and coordinate craft rooms and common areas.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Full Time staff Abernethy Laurels, Newton, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3089

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Resident Services, the Activities Coordinator plans, organizes, and implements activities which stress recreation, diversion, and intellectual/educational development for Residents; manages the day-to-day concerns of the Residents.

Plans and implements a program of activities which will provide entertainment, communication, exercise, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent and to fulfill basic psychological, physical, intellectual, social and spiritual needs.

Maintains driver’s license and safe driving record.

Assists with transporting residents to on and off-site activities and appointments. Loads and unloads residents into vehicles.

Notifies Supervisor of changes, problems, difficulty, errors or occurrences with a resident.

Encourages, plans, implements, and evaluates craft activities and hobbies among residents and groups in the common areas, in the Craft/Activity Rooms and in resident rooms.

Assists with transporting residents in wheelchairs to activities.

Maintains a safe environment for all residents under his/her supervision and participates in facility safety program.

Encourages and implements social programs which will provide communication among residents through group activities and recreations.

Assists in scheduling and showing movies, obtaining films from providers and operating audio/visual equipment.

Assists in organizing trips including securing tickets and making reservations as needed.

Encourages and plans intellectual/educational development through literature, records, movies, cultural events, etc.

Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their basic spiritual needs.

Maintains activities bulletin boards throughout the facility.

Assists in development of weekly and monthly schedules and calendars of activities.

Maintains appropriate documentation and record keeping.

Works with new residents to assure their orientation and involvement in activities.

Assists with personal shopping for residents.

Participates in care planning to regularly contribute to resident evaluation and monitoring.

Minimal Education:

High School graduate or equivalent.

Minimal Experience:

Valid driver's license, and ability to meet Abernethy Laurel's auto insurance carrier's standards for coverage.

Experience working in a skilled nursing or assisted living setting.

Other Qualifications:

One year experience with recreational programming in a geriatric setting preferred.