Resident Activities & Wellness Coordinator

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore at Parkside is seeking a PRN Activity Assistant to support the ongoing development and execution of a diverse activity program that meets residents' physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

You will assist with planning and coordinating activities, prepare the monthly calendar and newsletter, supervise volunteers, and help move residents to and from recreational areas while preserving safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• High School degree required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits.
• Assist with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Assist with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distribute mail daily to residents.
• Move residents to and from recreational areas.
• Announce scheduled activities over the intercom at least fifteen minutes prior to the activity.
• Direct volunteers activities, enlist their support and coordinate their efforts; provide training and supervision of volunteers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident's activity attendance.
• Plan and coordinate activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
• We ask Is there anything else I can do for you?
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Encore at Parkside is seeking a PRN Activity Assistant to support the ongoing development and execution of a diverse activity program that meets residents' physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

You will assist with planning and coordinating activities, prepare the monthly calendar and newsletter, supervise volunteers, and help move residents to and from recreational areas while preserving safety and dignity.