Resident Life & Activities Coordinator

Encore HCS; West Meadow (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore at Parkside is currently hiring for a PRN Activity Assistant to support residents through engaging programs that meet their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

The position involves planning and coordinating activities, preparing calendars and newsletters, purchasing supplies, moving residents to activity spaces, and supervising volunteers along with documenting attendance and coverage in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists 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.
• Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distributes mail daily to residents.
• Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
• Announces scheduled activities over the intercom at least fifteen minutes prior to the activity.
• Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.
• Maintains accurate documentation of resident's activity attendance.
• Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.

Skills

Music therapy

Art therapy

Drama therapy

Dance therapy

Education

High School degree

Job description

Encore at Parkside is currently hiring for a PRN Activity Assistant to support residents through engaging programs that meet their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

The position involves planning and coordinating activities, preparing calendars and newsletters, purchasing supplies, moving residents to activity spaces, and supervising volunteers along with documenting attendance and coverage in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.