Activities Coordinator

We are looking for caring and compassionate people to join our team and share their talent of engaging others.

**We are currently offering a Sign-On Bonus - please inquire during your interview**

Team Member Benefits Offered

• Daily Pay Through PayActiv

• Shift and Weekend Pay Differentials

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• OnShift Scheduling available through SmartPhone App

• Flexible Scheduling

• On-The-Job Advancement and Education Opportunities

Certification Requirements

This job requires completion of a state approved Activities Coordinator Program within nine (9) months of employment, or direct supervision and oversight person with this certification.  The employee must have a valid NC Driver's License.  Previous PCA or CNA certification preferrred.  Previous NC Adult Care Medication Aide Certification preferred.

Description

• Obtain required certification or provide proof of oversight by certified individual.
• Demonstrate involvement with all residents, staff, residents’ families, volunteers, and community resources.
• Maintain an updated resident’s interest list, as well as, individualized preferences and abilities for each resident.
• Complete activities assessments on all new admissions.
• Plan 14 hours of scheduled activities weekly, taking into consideration the unique needs and interests of all residents within the facility.
• Prepare a monthly calendar for planned activities and keep it posted in an easily accessible area, in large print.
• Update calendar as needed.
• Provide activities for residents that include social, recreational, diversion, intellectual, volunteer, and work-type themes.
• Meet with the administrator at least bi-annually to evaluate activities program and discuss strengths and weaknesses.
• Assist residents with transportation as related to activities program.
• Plan at least one outing every month.
• Take inventory and purchase supplies for activities as to operate within the facilities budget.
• Create a monthly budget and expense projection to be submitted with calendar for approval in the fourth week of the preceding month.
• Keep all pertinent receipts for submission to Administrator for review.
• Maintain self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.
• Report and document any accidents/incidents to the Supervisor-In-Charge or activate the chain of command as appropriate.
• Work cooperatively with other departments within the facility, and relate favorably to persons outside of the facility.
• Respect the confidentiality of resident’s and their medical records.
• Uphold the rights of residents and assist residents in understanding these rights, as well as, the expectations of the facility.
• Assure proper treatment and handling of facility property and utilization of supplies.
• Photograph and document engagement activities and maintain the social media sites of the community.
• Be familiar with the facility policies and procedures, as well as, fire safety plans, emergency procedures, and chain-of-command.
• Complete job-related training as is required by the Administrator.
• Perform other related duties as delegated.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.