Activities Coordinator for Independent Living Community

Woodland Heights in Little Rock, AR is seeking an Activities Coordinator to develop, implement, and operate the Lifestyle programs at the community. This role promotes a healthy, activity-enriched lifestyle for residents and staff, ensuring programming meets the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that promotes residents' and families' participation in activities, including:
  • Develop and submit a monthly calendar of events for review and printing
  • Create and submit a monthly newsletter for residents, staff, and families
  • Maintain social media under the umbrella of Senior Living
• Coordinate with associates to plan, execute, and attend special functions such as holidays and celebratory events
• Conduct resident surveys to determine activity interests
• Oversee transportation of residents, including:
  • Assist with safe loading, unloading, seating, and transporting of residents
  • Drive residents as needed
  • Schedule transportation for recreational and medical outings
  • Evaluate the transportation program regularly to ensure customer satisfaction
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and supervise department staff in accordance with company policies and core values
• Develop and train volunteers to assist with activities or special events
• Survey residents to assess satisfaction with programs and services, making corrections as needed
• Manage the department within budgetary guidelines, track inventory, and order supplies
• Ensure compliance with State, Federal, and local regulations for vehicle safety and driver credentials/licensing
• Encourage and invite resident participation in all activities
• Alert care staff to any medical or care needs of residents
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and create daily efficiencies
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report issues or concerns immediately
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag
• Represent Senior Living principles and core values daily
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Other Responsibilities

• Communicate Senior Living’s vision of lifestyle living by sharing program outcomes, changes, and updates throughout the community
• Collaborate with sales to cultivate the program brand and communicate opportunities to showcase resident experiences
• Develop and implement a system for capturing useful data related to programs and services, providing monthly reporting on attendance and other metrics