Lifestyle (Activity) Coordinator - Full Time

Lifestyle (Activity) Coordinator

Maplewood at Chardon, 12350 Bass Lake Road Chardon, OH

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Lifestyle Coordinator to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

What we offer

• Competitive wages

• Flexible shifts

• Paid training & uniforms

• Growth opportunities

• Bonus & incentive programs

• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

The Lifestyle Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination's, and implementation of all programs and ensuring that it is therapeutic to the residents and maximizes their quality of life. Maplewood Senior Living offers a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and purposeful programs to meet overall wellbeing of our residents. The Lifestyle Coordinator shall make every effort to meet the comprehensive needs and interests of all of the residents.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures a monthly program calendars is designed and implemented based on residents abilities, interests hobbies, religions and work/volunteer experience

• Plans, implements, and conducts/monitors recreational programs to meet the needs of all of our residents

• Select, schedule and lead activities appropriate for all levels and abilities

• Assist with coordination with transportation of residents for outings and events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle.

• Successfully work within Lifestyle budgetary guidelines regarding entertainment, supplies and labor hours

• Assist with planning and implementation of special events for the community, at least one family event per quarter

• Assist with completion of Staying Connected Form/Personal History Form for all residents

• Assist with maintaining a Staying Connected Binder of all residents personal history forms and utilizes the information when creating the recreation program calendar

• Assist with coordinating WISH Program/Parallel activities with Resident Service Care team.

• Ensure and maintain appropriate program supplies for recreation programs

• Assist with purchasing adaptive program supplies as needed to meet the needs of the residents

• Posts the current monthly, weekly and daily schedule of activities in public areas and distributes to Department Managers

• Meet with residents and families to identify resident interests, resolve concerns, and develop meaningful relationships

• Annual Maplewood theme programming has been included on monthly calendar and is being held

• Will provide Information to front desk to assist residents in organizing self-directed programing

• e.g. contacts lists for Bridge Club, etc., phone numbers

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population

• Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life

• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills

• Basic typing skills and computer knowledge (familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software)

• Driver requirements: Valid driver's license with good driving record (may be required to take a driving test)

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening and reference checks.