Activities Coordinator

Part-time position located in Longwood, FL. Weekends required.

About the Role

As a Salus Lifestyle Coordinator (Activities Assistant), you will assist the Salus Lifestyle Coach in providing a diversified program of individual and group activities. These activities will enable each resident to engage in cultural, spiritual, physical, political, social, and intellectual pursuits within the community, promoting each resident’s potential and sense of usefulness to self and others.

Responsibilities

• Provides outstanding service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors.
• Facilitates socialization among residents.
• Invites and/or reminds residents to participate in planned activities.
• Works with other program associates to coordinate joint programs.
• Conducts/leads the majority of programs.
• Is flexible in work schedule to accommodate special events and evening/weekend programs.
• Trains, supports, and instructs volunteers to assist with activities as needed.
• Plans, coordinates, and helps implement decorations for special events, seasons, and holidays.
• Coordinates family functions and events.
• Plans weekly excursions.
• Identifies needed supplies for planned activities to the Salus Lifestyle Coach.
• Assists with transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips.
• Drives the company vehicle for resident activities and appointments when needed, if certified and approved to do so.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Salus Lifestyle Coach to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident needs.
• Follows all emergency procedures and understands safety policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with the Salus Lifestyle Coach and other community staff.
• Immediately advises the Salus Lifestyle Coach and Resident Care Director of any changes in the physical and mental health of any resident.
• Promotes the community in a positive manner and effectively communicates community values to residents, families, and associates.
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.

Requirements

• Experienced in activity planning, preferably with seniors.
• Experienced and interested in working with seniors.
• Possesses creative activity skills.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.
• State driver license required with a clean driving record.
• Completion of all HR policies and procedures for community driver.

Benefits

As a Certified Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row, we proudly offer eligible team members:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary disability.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.