Activities Coordinator

Divine Healthcare Management; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Meaningful impact

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Honeytown in Wooster, OH seeks a highly motivated Activities Coordinator to design and lead daily recreational programs for residents, promoting physical, emotional, and social well-being.

This full-time role involves creating individualized activity plans, coordinating with staff and volunteers, maintaining records, and planning events and theme days while staying current with dementia care best practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree in recreation therapy, gerontology, or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of activity coordination or senior care experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead daily recreational activities for residents.
• Develop individualized activity plans to meet residents' needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to align activities with medical goals.
• Maintain records of participation, feedback, and outcomes.
• Supervise activity assistants and volunteers to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Plan special events, theme days, and cultural activities.
• Stay informed on industry trends and dementia care best practices.

Skills

Activity coordination

Senior care experience

Dementia care

Education

High school diploma

Recreation therapy or gerontology degree

Job description

Activities Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Activities Coordinator to join our dedicated team at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Honeytown in Wooster, OH. As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for designing and implementing engaging recreational activities that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being among our residents. If you are passionate about creating a fun and stimulating environment for seniors, we encourage you to apply for this full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead daily recreational activities, including arts and crafts, games, entertainment events, and outdoor excursions
• Develop and implement individualized activity plans to meet the unique needs and preferences of our residents
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to ensure activities align with residents' medical and rehabilitation goals
• Maintain accurate records of activity participation, resident feedback, and outcome measures
• Supervise and guide activity assistants and volunteers to ensure activities are conducted safely and effectively
• Develop and implement special events, such as holiday celebrations, theme days, and cultural festivals
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in activity programming and dementia care

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in recreation therapy, gerontology, or a related field preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in activity coordination or a related field; experience working with seniors and individuals with dementia preferred

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors
• Competitive salary and benefits package (to be discussed during the interview process)