Activities Coordinator

Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 900 residents and patients.  The community opened its first building in 1966 and has grown to offer the full continuum of healthcare, including an adult day care center, home care services, an on-site physician clinic and pharmacy, a transitional care unit and Bistro '66, our newest dining venue.  In 2021, Friendship received five platinum awards from Roanoker Magazine for Best Employer, Best Retirement Community, Best Rehab/Post-Op Facility, Local Company on the Grow and Local Company that Gives Back.  For more information, visit friendship.us. 

Friendship - Salem Terrace is seeking a Part Time Activities Coordinator. This position is responsible for the overall promotion, organization, and leadership of recreation programs. This position is located at Friendship - Salem Terrace located in Salem, VA. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Leads or assists with group activities under the supervision of the Director
• Provides and plans activities for each individual to include music, sensory stimulation, touch and tactile therapy, reminiscent and cognitive therapy, spiritual activities, arts, crafts, games, exercises, horticulture, pet therapy, and field trips.
• Provides activities for residents' interest (past and present), physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
• Leads one-on-one activity sessions with residents who are unable to attend groups due to physical/mental capabilities or who refuse activities.
• Matches innovative recreation with individual needs and motivates participation in activities.
• Maintains good attendance and arrives/departs work at the scheduled time
• Position requires working one weekend a month as the schedule allows and an occasional evening/holidays. Scheduling can be flexible.
• Supervises volunteers as needed or as deemed necessary by the Activities Director.
• Arranges and sets up designated rooms and areas for scheduled activities.
• Receives, stores, issues and cleans specified equipment for scheduled activities, keeping within guidelines with infection control policies.
• Works well with volunteers, family, co-workers, and outside community.
• Attends in-services required by Activities Director and Friendship Retirement Administration.

Qualifications:

• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Be able to follow written and oral instructions 

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred

 Benefits for part time positions include:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.