Engaging Senior Living Activities Coordinator

Sr Companies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Senior Living at Upland Park in Huntsville, AL is seeking an activities coordinator responsible for planning and delivering engaging programs for residents.

You will create monthly calendars, coordinate events for residents, families and staff, supervise volunteers, assist residents with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment that supports health, social connections, and enjoyment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Creates and adheres to a monthly activity calendar.
• Speaks to and interacts with residents with empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect.
• Coordinates special events for residents, families, staff, and assists the community relations department as requested.
• Transports and supervises residents on outings, shopping trips, and doctor's visits.
• Screens, recruits, trains, and coordinates all volunteers.
• Always maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents.
• Provides training, guidance, and support to staff to meet established performance standards and expectations.
• Acts as facilitator and takes minutes at resident council meetings.
• Follows up on any concerns voiced and discussed at the resident council meeting with the appropriate department manager.
• Provides resolution for reports and documents resolution at the next resident council meeting.
• Observes and reports to supervisor daily all changes in the resident's health and emotional condition.
• Demonstrates the ability to set and manage priorities.
• Responds promptly and courteously to resident's request for assistance including phone calls and requests from family members and visitors.
• Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.
• Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.
• Knows, understands, and follows established policy and procedures in emergency situations.
• Responsible for being essential personnel during emergencies and/or inclement weather.
• Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments.
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.
• Complies with attendance and call off policy.
• Attends, participates in trainings, in-service, and mandatory meetings.
• Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy.
• Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for enhancing and improving the SRI experience specifically in zestful activities for residents.
• Demonstrates and promotes SRI's core value of the golden rule.
• Treats others including residents, families, visitors, and associates in the same manner we would like to be treated.
• Knows, understands, and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Assists in mentoring new employees.
• Takes the initiative in work, seeks out additional information, offers solutions, and suggestions.
• Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties.
• Serves and assist residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living when needed.
• Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pioneer Senior Living at Upland Park in Huntsville, AL is seeking an activities coordinator responsible for planning and delivering engaging programs for residents.

You will create monthly calendars, coordinate events for residents, families and staff, supervise volunteers, assist residents with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment that supports health, social connections, and enjoyment.