Activity Coordinator

Overview

Sunrise View Assisted Living is looking for an Activity Coordinator to make an impact at our campus!

The Activity Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and initiating/leading resident-centered, meaningful activities at Sunrise View Assisted Living and Adrian Country Living Cottages. The Activity Coordinator will assist with marketing, public relations, and special events as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to meet the physical and mental demands of the position
• Preference given to candidates with experience providing direct care in a residential setting
• Ability to communicate well with residents and families
• Work effectively with minimal supervision
• Maintain requirements as a certified Home Health Aide
• Current driver s license with clean driving record
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the role
• Two or more years of experience in an activity or recreational planning role in a long-term care setting preferred
• Management experience preferred
• A qualified therapeutic recreational specialist or an activities professional certificate, or a qualified occupational therapist or a qualified certified occupational therapist assistant is preferred.

Full-time hourly position. Weekend and evening hours as needed.

• Ensure that recreational, emotional, and social needs of resident(s) are met/maintained on an individual basis.
• Provide residents/family opportunities to participate in the planning and implementation of activities program.
• Participate in Resident Council meetings as warranted; assure minutes are recorded and follow up to any concerns/suggestions is provided to the residents.
• Provide and participate in two structured activities per day (up to one hour each), 2 unstructured activities per day available to all residents.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct recreational activities program.
• Interview resident/families upon admission to determine activity like/dislikes, etc.
• Assist in the planning of special events.
• Monitor expenses of department and implement any necessary changes as directed by the ALD.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers when appropriate.
• Record activity progress for each resident in EMAR/Residex.
• Provide assistance to residents for shopping needs.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail. This document is not intended to be a written or implied contract of employment.