Senior Life Enrichment Coordinator

UnityPoint Health; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and health insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Iowa City is seeking a dedicated Activities Coordinator to plan, organize, and execute a variety of engaging programs for elderly and related populations. You will assess participant needs and develop recreation plans that promote social interaction, physical wellbeing, and continuous learning.

The role includes organizing outings, recording daily documentation, training volunteers, and possibly transporting participants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of experience creating and implementing activities for elderly and related populations is required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Dependent Adult Abuse training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a monthly calendar of activities including organizing community outings and events for specified participant population.
• Plans group and individual activities involving cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, spiritual and artistic needs and interests of participants.
• Completes evaluation and assessment of individuals interests, activity preferences, and assistance needs during recreational activities within 30 days of enrollment and annually.
• Completes daily documentation in accordance with Federal, State or local regulation and Aging Services policies.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment including program areas being maintained and ready for use.
• Assists with training and indirect supervision of activities volunteers.
• Maintains a reference library of activity materials, entertainment, and community events.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meeting.
• Provides personal care and services to assist participants with activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating assistance, grooming and oral care.
• Performs laundry, housekeeping, direct care, and other duties as assigned.
• May drive participants to and from the center.

Skills

Activity planning

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Cognitive engagement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Iowa City is seeking a dedicated Activities Coordinator to plan, organize, and execute a variety of engaging programs for elderly and related populations. You will assess participant needs and develop recreation plans that promote social interaction, physical wellbeing, and continuous learning.

The role includes organizing outings, recording daily documentation, training volunteers, and possibly transporting participants.