Activity Coordinator - ALZ

About the role

The Activity Coordinator assists with organizing, scheduling, promoting, facilitating, and directing activities and excursions for Traditions Memory Care to enhance residents' independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Memory Care Director in providing an interesting, creative, and rewarding social atmosphere throughout the secured Traditions area.
• Promote resident participation through regularly scheduled high-quality activities, excursions, special events, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions, the establishment of clubs, games, art and creativity opportunities, educational classes, and other such activities.
• Communicate effectively and display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
• Able to drive Community vehicles.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer one (1) year of experience coordinating or teaching activities with seniors
• Requires current Class C, prefer Class B driver license to transport residents
• Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.)

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class C driver license
• Must be able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.)

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of memory care best practices
• Experience with planning and executing group activities
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance

Pay

$24.00 - $26.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday