Activities Coordinator

Overview

Hiring Immediately!!!

Position Summary

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for developing and administering a comprehensive activity program that stimulates the interest and capabilities of all residents. This role is also responsible for enhancing the quality of life for residents by providing opportunities for socialization, stimulation, and enjoyment, thereby promoting their overall physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Develops and administers comprehensive programming opportunities, including recreational, educational and social activities

• Identifies needs and activities for IL/PC residents and uses volunteers to develop and support robust program opportunities.

• Identifies individual needs of residents based on strengths, interests, preferences, identity, diagnosis and medical history of the resident. Plans and implements individualized interventions for residents across all levels of care. These interventions may be part of the referral process, 1:1 visits, co-treatments or nonpharmacological interventions for addressing physical or behavioral needs; recreational, educational, social, goal oriented and will be included in care planning when applicable

• Coaches residents to discover, develop and fulfill their inner purpose through mentoring and facilitation of unique and enriching programming opportunities, representing the six dimensions of wellness; Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Occupational, Physical

• Established collaborative relationship with members of the community to support programs and provide recommendations; involved in planning and facilitating intra-community programs to strengthen relationships between residents, family members, staff and external organizations.

• Facilitate group activities as noted on calendar of recreational activities; including discussion groups, culinary, craft, outings, etc.

• Communicates opportunities throughout the community to residents, staff, and family members, encourages resident participation and involvement and tracks participation.

• Reaches out to residents recurrently; uses coaching methodology results to identify individual needs and desires.

• Responsible for documentation of interventions. This includes documentation of attendance, participation and progress notes when applicable to track resident development and identify needs. Documentation may also be used for reporting or auditing purposes as needed to measure effectiveness of interventions and compliance with regulations.

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as an activity coordinator in a senior living environment or in an educational environment.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.

Licensure/Certification:

• CPR Certification preferred

Language Skills:

• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken word and sentences, and the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

At WEL, you will be paid a competitive compensation and enjoy a generous benefits package including schedule flexibility!

Some of our benefits include:

• Health Insurance (including prescription and vision)

• Dental Insurance

• 401(k) plans

• Wellness program

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life insurance

• Other generous benefits

WEL is ranked #5 in the nation on the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, and has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the past five years in a row. We got here because of our amazingly talented employees and their commitment to our mission of making a compelling difference in the lives of our residents!

We welcome your application and invite you to visit: www.wel.org to learn more about our 130+ year young organization, our enhanced living philosophy, and our award winning team of employees.

For the safety and protection of our residents, employees, and visitors our organization requires that all staff members receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

An Equal Opportunity Employer | A Mandatory COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Employer