Activities Coordinator

Calveria Living at Harrisonburg; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Calveria Living at Harrisonburg is seeking a Salus Lifestyle Coordinator (Activities Assistant) to support the Salus Lifestyle Coach by delivering a diversified program of individual and group activities for Residents. The role emphasizes engagement in cultural, spiritual, physical, political, social, and intellectual activities to enhance residents’ sense of usefulness.

The ideal candidate has experience planning activities for seniors, strong organizational skills, and a cheerful disposition;

Qualifications

• Experience in activity planning, preferably with seniors.
• Creative activity skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Mature, pleasant, friendly personality.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides outstanding service to Residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors.
• Facilitates socialization among Residents.
• Invites and/or reminds Residents to participate in planned activities.
• Works with other Program Associates to coordinate joint programs.
• Conducts/leads majority of programs.
• Is flexible in work schedule to accommodate special events and evening/weekend programs.
• Trains, supports, and instructs volunteers to assist with activities as needed.
• Plans, coordinates, and helps implement decorations for special events, seasons, and holidays.
• Coordinates family functions and events.
• Plans weekly excursions.
• Identifies needed supplies for planned activities.
• Assists with transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips.
• Drives the company vehicle for Resident activities and appointments when needed, if certified and approved.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by Salus Lifestyle Coach to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet Resident needs.

Skills

Activity planning

Experience with seniors

Creative activity skills

Organizational skills

Driver license

Friendly, mature personality

Job description

Job Summary:

Salus Lifestyle Coordinator (Activities Assistant) is responsible to assist the Salus Lifestyle Coach with providing a diversified program of individual and group activities that will enable each Resident to engage in cultural, spiritual, physical, political, social and intellectual activities within the Community, in order to sustain and promote each Resident’s potential and sense of usefulness to self and others.

Education and Experience:

• Experienced in activity planning, preferably with seniors,


• Experienced and interested in working with seniors.


• Possesses creative activity skills.


• Demonstrates organizational skills.


• Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.


• Driver Requirements: State driver license required with clean driving record and will have completed all HR policies and procedures for Community driver.

Essential Functions:

• Provides outstanding service to all Residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of Residents.


• Facilitates socialization among Residents.


• Invites and/or reminds Residents to participate in planned activities.


• Works with other Program Associates to coordinate joint programs.


• Conducts/leads majority of programs.


• Is flexible in work schedule to accommodate special events and evening/weekend programs.


• Trains, supports, and instructs volunteers to assist with activities as needed.


• Plans, coordinates, and helps implement decorations for special events, seasons, and holidays.


• Coordinates family functions and events.


• Plans weekly excursions.


• Identifies to Salus Lifestyle Coach needed supplies for planned activities.


• Assists with transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips.


• Drives the company vehicle for Resident activities and appointments when needed, if certified and approved to do so.


• Carries out other duties as assigned by Salus Lifestyle Coach to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet Resident needs

Compliance and Safety:

• Follows all emergency procedures


• Understands safety policies and procedures.

Communication:

• Communicates effectively with Salus Lifestyle Coach and other Community staff.


• Immediately advises Salus Lifestyle Coach and Resident Care Director of any changes in physical and mental health of any Resident


• Promotes the Community in a positive manner and effectively communicates Community values to Residents, families, and Associates


• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.


• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.