Life Enrichment & Activities Coordinator

Holbrooklife; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Holbrooklife is seeking a Lifestyles Activities support role to assist the Lifestyles Activities Director in planning, organizing, and directing activities that foster social, physical, spiritual, and educational development for active living residents.

You will help develop annual and monthly programs, supervise activities to meet community expectations, and encourage arts, crafts, and group events while maintaining safety, confidentiality, and a respectful atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Some college study; degree in recreation or human services-related field a plus.
• Effective reading, writing, and communication in English.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High-energy, service-oriented personality.
• Strong organizational, multitasking and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as business needs dictate.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward older adults and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and execution of the annual & monthly activity program that will provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, relaxation, and fulfill the basic psychological, social and spiritual needs for active living residents; activities should incorporate well-being.
• Oversee activities in accordance with community expectations.
• Assist in the execution of community programming such as travel clubs, events and other specialty programming.
• Be aware of the programming budget, communicate any needs or variances to the Lifestyles Activities Director.
• Encourage art, woodworking, hobbies and craft activities among residents in groups or individually.
• Assist and provide content for a community monthly newsletter in accordance with community policy.
• Ensure the safety of residents during all activity functions, complying with safety regulations and policies for the community.
• Encourage residents to participate in religious to fulfill their basic spiritual needs, through visits with chaplain, pastor, elder or other religious leaders.
• Encourage intellectual/educational development through literature, lectures, movies, cultural events and other creative forums.
• Maintain residents’ confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

High energy

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Patience

Education

Some college study

Degree in recreation or human services

Job description

Holbrooklife is seeking a Lifestyles Activities support role to assist the Lifestyles Activities Director in planning, organizing, and directing activities that foster social, physical, spiritual, and educational development for active living residents.

You will help develop annual and monthly programs, supervise activities to meet community expectations, and encourage arts, crafts, and group events while maintaining safety, confidentiality, and a respectful atmosphere.