Activities Coordinator

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Objective: Responsible in planning and leading a
variety of activity programs designed to meet the residents social,
physical, mental, emotional and sensory needs. Responsibilities: Plan,
organize, and coordinate various events and activities for residents.
Assess residents recreational and social needs. Create a welcoming and
engaging community for residents to enjoy. Support development of
monthly Activity Calendar of Events. Research and recommend
entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc. that may
enrich the activity schedule. Coordination of transportation needs to
outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and
procedures. Accompany residents on field trips as assigned. Assist with
the training and mentoring of Resident Assistants assigned to Memory
Care and the Care Suites in the portion of their responsibilities that
includes leading activities. Maintain accurate records of event
attendance and feedback. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in
hospitality, event planning, or related field Experience in the Assisted
Living and Memory Care industry Experience working with diverse
communities Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management
software Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities)
Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to,
those listed below: Stand; sit for extended periods of time while
conducting activity programs. Bend, squat to interact with residents
or work with activity supplies. Move, push, pull and/or lift objects
weighing 10 -25 pounds. Use hands and arms for simple grasping,
pushing and pulling in using supplies for activity programs. Perform
tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop,
bend, lift, and to carry objects. Speak clearly and make self
understood in face-to-face interactions See objects closely to read
directions, instructions, warnings, etc. Hear normal sounds and
voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer
telephones, communicate with others, etc. Environment Works indoors
in a climate-controlled environment majority of the time. Works
outdoors in elements of seasonal weather for periods of time to conduct
field trips. Working Hours Hours may be adjusted occasionally to meet
programming needs. The work schedule and hours may vary from week to
week. Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer; this job
description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied
employment contract. GLMC is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6E9E6DDE20FC4180