Activities Coordinator - Reading

About the role

The Activities Coordinator at Senior LIFE is a full-time position, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Senior LIFE is a Medicare and Medicaid-funded program that provides comprehensive healthcare services and support to seniors living independently in the community.

Responsibilities

• Administering all activities functions as they relate to group and individual Plans of Care for Senior LIFE
• Supervising and training activities staff
• Managing all activities-based project assignments, including program execution on time and on budget
• Developing and executing therapeutic programs, centered on social and recreational activities, always focusing on the unique needs of the center’s elderly population
• Ensuring a safe, positive environment for all members as well as activities department staff
• Ensuring activities staff alignment with the interdisciplinary care plan approach, while serving as a key voice on these larger teams
• Providing individualized support and assistance for members requiring additional care during activities and programming
• Ongoing inspection of and audits for activities, recreational spaces and equipment, ensuring compliance with all center, state and federal mandates
• Managing and overseeing administrative functions for the department, including relevant documentation to medical records
• Participating in ongoing professional development and training to ensure full compliance with industry-wide protocol and to keep Senior LIFE’s activities program highly competitive in the marketplace

Requirements

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a social or recreational role that specifically centers on the elderly community
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive and inspire in a team-based setting
• An ability to organize, prioritize, and effectively implement new practices and procedures
• A desire to effect positive change within an underserved community

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license and reliable mode of transportation are mandatory due to some travel to member’s homes