Full-Time Senior Activity Coordinator

Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronx Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Full-time Activity Leader to coordinate resident activities and programs, ensuring engagement across all days, including Sundays and holidays. The role emphasizes person-centered planning and collaboration with care teams.

Responsibilities include creating calendars, staffing Recreational Assistants, and maintaining documentation for Care Plans and progress notes, while coordinating events and community outings to enhance residents'

Qualifications

• Must have activities/recreation experience in a childcare setting or adult care setting.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Must be upbeat, energetic, enthusiastic, and have a caring personality.
• Enjoy working with the elderly.
• Exp. with recreation therapy/activities a plus.
• Strong computer skills necessary.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Plans, Creates, and Executes a variety of engaging programs for all days of the week, including Sundays and Holidays
• Person-centered activities are planned to be appropriate to the needs of the registrants (includes but are not limited to: exercise and dance, small and large group programs, individual pursuits, sensory activities, clubs, special interests, spiritual and religious activities, community outings)
• Prepares a monthly calendar of activities that is posted in prominent areas and provided to every registrant
• Prepares a monthly staffing schedule for Recreational Assistants
• Ensures that all documentation requirements are met and is experienced in writing Person-Centered Care Plans, Assessments and Progress notes
• Participates in care plan meetings, and any other meeting as directed by the Director
• Develops and maintains a good rapport with all departments involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care
• Orders appropriate supplies and equipment for the department
• Plans a monthly resident council meeting
• Takes meeting minutes and ensures that all registrant concerns are addressed
• Organizes and coordinates special community outings with registrant interests in mind
• Arrange regular entertainment, parties, seasonal programs, and special events
• Plans and coordinates staff events at the request of the director
• Ensures that the facility is appropriately decorated for Holidays and seasons
• Supervises the volunteer program for the facility
• Adheres to all facility and corporate policies

Skills

Activity planning

Administrative skills

Team player

Computer skills

Elder care experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bronx Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Full-time Activity Leader to coordinate resident activities and programs, ensuring engagement across all days, including Sundays and holidays. The role emphasizes person-centered planning and collaboration with care teams.

Responsibilities include creating calendars, staffing Recreational Assistants, and maintaining documentation for Care Plans and progress notes, while coordinating events and community outings to enhance residents'