Resident Life & Activities Coordinator

careers-futurecarehealth; Village of Irvington (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureCare is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in developing and implementing the facility activity program, delivering entertainment, socialization, exercise, and opportunities for creative and religious expression.

You will assist with daily programs, calendars, and coordinating volunteers, while upholding our ethics and compliance standards; weekend/evening shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong desire to work with the elderly or disabled.
• Arts/crafts and/or music experience highly desirable.
• Ability to handle emotional and behavioral disturbance.
• Ability to be vivacious and patient in interactions with residents.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activity programs to improve residents' quality of life.
• Make daily announcements for ro, information, weather, and birthdays.
• Assist with sensory needs of bedridden residents and LYFE participants.
• Plan monthly activity calendar and suggest future ideas.
• Communicate with Activities Director about daily problems and resident behavior.
• Work with volunteers during activities and supervise them.
• Document attendance and complete participation records.
• Attend care plan meetings as assigned.
• Document inventory of supplies and assist with outings.
• Coordinate with community representatives visiting the facility.
• Represent the department in the director's absence.
• Attend designated administrative meetings.
• Collaborate with staff to conduct events.
• Adhere to FutureCare ethics and compliance plan.
• Report equipment malfunctions and hazards.

Skills

Desire to work with elderly

Patience with residents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FutureCare is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in developing and implementing the facility activity program, delivering entertainment, socialization, exercise, and opportunities for creative and religious expression.

You will assist with daily programs, calendars, and coordinating volunteers, while upholding our ethics and compliance standards; weekend/evening shifts may be required.