Activity Coordinator

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living seeks an Activity Coordinator to design and implement programs meeting residents’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs. You will plan a monthly calendar, coordinate group and one-on-one activities, and arrange community outings with entertainers.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Responsibilities include budgeting, staff and volunteer supervision, and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Sympathetic attitude toward care of residents.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions.
• Minimum age 18 with HS diploma or GED.
• Experience providing care to elderly individuals.
• Certificate in therapeutic recreation or activities is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan monthly activity calendar for designated home(s) ensuring physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs are met.
• Coordinate and implement scheduled and impromptu activities.
• Schedule activities with minimum 30 minutes; full/full-time and part-time cadence per role.
• Create and post monthly activity calendar in a visible location.
• Email families/POAs/guardians monthly calendars and provide residents with copies.
• Ensure materials are available for activities; recruit/train volunteers.
• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and complete care plans.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and manage the budget.
• Participate in resident/family councils and coordinate with outside entertainers.
• Plan outings and assist with resident care when appropriate.
• Comply with safety policies and communicate compassionately with residents and families.
• Decorate home for seasons/holidays and plan holiday activities.

Skills

Sympathetic attitude

Verbal & written directions

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Basic computer skills

Motivating residents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate in therapeutic recreation or activities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:A person specifically trained and competent to provide ongoing program of activities to meet physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of Rocky Mountain Assisted Living residents under the direction, instruction, and supervision of Rocky Mountain Assisted Living Director.QUALIFICATIONS:1. Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the elderly2. Ability to carry our written and verbal directions and to read and write.3. 18 years of age or older4. High School Diploma or GED5. Experience providing care to the elderly6. Certificate in therapeutic recreation or activities in a plus7. Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office.LINE OF AUTHORITY:Reports directly to House ManagerPERSONAL SKILLS:1. Good written and oral communication skills.2. Ability to maintain composure and be resourceful in stressful situations.3. Willingness to accept constructive criticism and the ideas and advice of others.4. Strong organizational skills and ability to be efficient.5. Ability to meet deadlines.6. Basic computer skills7. Ability to motivate residents and staff.RESPONSIBILITIES1. Plans monthly activity calendar for the designated home(s), ensuring all resident’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs are being met. Activities should include but not be limited to:Group and one-on-one social activities Indoor and outdoor activitiesCommunity outingsSpiritual programs geared toward current residents’ faithsCreative activities such as arts, crafts, music and dramaMusical activities such as sing-a-longs and hired entertainersCommunity promotion of Rocky Mountain Assisted Living2. Coordinates and implements scheduled and impromptu activities.3. Scheduled activities should be no less than 30 minutes in length. Assisted Living Activity Coordinators who work Full-Time (40 hours) are to schedule 6 activities per day, and Part-Time (30 hours) is to schedule 4 activities per day. Memory Care Activity Coordinators who work Full-Time (40 hours) are to schedule 8 activities per day, and Part-Time (30) hours are to schedule 6 activities per day.4. Creates and posts activity calendar in a visible location in the home on or before the 1 st of each month.5. Emails families, POA’s and guardians a copy of monthly activity calendar on or before the 1st for their reference and provides residents with a copy of the calendar in their rooms.6. Ensures required materials are available at all times for scheduled activities.7. Recruit, train and supervise volunteers.8. Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and complete residents’ care plan.9. Reminds and encourages residents to participate in activities.10. Maintains monthly activity budget for the home, including employee costs at outings,scheduled entertainers and activity supplies.11. Participates in scheduled resident and family council meetings, ensuring scheduled activities are being well received and residents and families are given the opportunity to plan upcoming activities and outings.12. Communicates with outside entertainers and schedules them in the home based on resident needs while maintaining a monthly budget.13. Plans and attends scheduled outings and assists with resident care where appropriate.14. Complies with safety regulations and policies.15. Professionally and compassionately communicates with residents and families.16. Ensures the home is decorated for the appropriate season/holiday.17. Plans and conducts activities and events around holidays.