Activities Coordinator

Job Summary

Salus Lifestyle Coordinator (Activities Assistant) is responsible to assist the Salus Lifestyle Coach with providing a diversified program of individual and group activities that will enable each Resident to engage in cultural, spiritual, physical, political, social and intellectual activities within the Community, in order to sustain and promote 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 and informs 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 certified and approved.
• 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 physical and mental health of any Resident.
• Promotes the Community positively and communicates Community values to Residents, families, and Associates.
• May have picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising; may be video recorded from devices installed by families.

Requirements

• Experience in activity planning, preferably with seniors.
• Interest in working with seniors.
• Creative activity skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.
• State driver’s license with a clean driving record and completion of all HR policies and procedures for Community driver.

Benefits

• 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.