Resident Life Activities Coordinator

Hillcrest Healthcare; Corinth (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Healthcare seeks an Activities Coordinator to plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive activities program for residents in a long-term care facility. The role focuses on entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression to meet basic psychological and social needs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, prior activity program experience in healthcare, and the ability to work with residents who have cognitive or physical disabilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent creative and communication skills
• Ability to work with individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities
• Strong volunteer coordination and program development abilities
• Organization and documentation of detailed programs
• Genuine caring for elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
• Compliance with Resident' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures
• Perform essential duties as outlined above

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct a program of activities which provides entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression for all residents.
• Assist residents and families to explore avocation/leisure pursuits within the facility.
• Coordinate volunteers and develop a volunteer program
• Document and implement detailed activity programs and reports

Skills

Creative communication

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer management

Organization

Elderly care empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hillcrest Healthcare seeks an Activities Coordinator to plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive activities program for residents in a long-term care facility. The role focuses on entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression to meet basic psychological and social needs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, prior activity program experience in healthcare, and the ability to work with residents who have cognitive or physical disabilities.