Activities Coordinator for Personal Care

Activities Coordinator for Personal Care

Garden Spot Village, part of Garden Spot Communities, is currently seeking a Activities Coordinator for Personal Carefor a Full Time Day position.

Garden Spot Village, located in New Holland, PA, is a Retirement Community offering innovative options for residential living, and also wellness and healthcare services.

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Status: Personal Care

Schedule: Full Time Days including every other Saturday and occasional evenings

Pay Rate: starting at $19 an hour

What does Garden Spot Communities offer employees?

• Here are just an example of some of the benefits we offer:
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • First time homeowners program
  • Campus perks such as access to the new fitness center, salons, meal discounts and more!

What will I do in this role with Garden Spot?

As an Activities Coordinator, supporting the Garden Spot Communities' mission will include the following responsibilities:

• Practice safety to self and residents and report any unsafe conditions which may result in bodily injury of residents.
• Attend department meetings, training programs and leads monthly resident council meetings.
• Participates in monthly fire drill procedures and assists in prompt evacuation of residents.
• Perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the Director of Personal Care or LPN Supervisor.
• Complies with established policies and procedures and maintains established standards and practices including the Compliance program/Code of Conduct.
• Must treat all information about clients, their conditions, situations, needs, and family' information as confidential matter.
• Ensure residents privacy, respect, dignity and rights are protected as per State and Federal Regulations.
• Plan activity calendar, prepare and help implement programs that provide recreational, educational, social, inspirational, physical and musical therapeutic value for groups and individuals.
• Conducts selected activities directly and oversees other staff and volunteer involvement in activity programming on all shifts.
• Creates monthly Newsletter for residents and families.
• Responsible to develop, coordinate and supervise volunteer program in Mountain View.
• Develop and implement program policies, goals, and objectives.
• Provide outdoor functions and off-campus trips.
• Partner with Dining Services, Social Services, Volunteer Services and other GSV Life Enrichment Coordinators for facility wide programs, and MV special events.
• Experiment with new and innovative programming ideas with input and approval of Director of Personal Care.
• Secure entertainment and supplies needed for Mountain View.
• Keep knowledge base current by continued education.
• Keep activity areas and storage areas tidy and in an orderly fashion.
• Visit one on one with residents who prefer not to participate in group settings.
• Completes all necessary documentation in accordance with State Regulatory requirements and facility policy
• Able to provide Resident Assistant functions as needed.
• Keep bulletin boards updated and interesting.
• Encourage residents to remain active and attend social functions and programs.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability, punctuality and flexibility.
• Attends all in-services and training sessions relevant to the position.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Facilitate abundant opportunities to live with purpose in community.
• Assist staff in recognizing person centered values by encouraging self-determination for residents and residents taking a role in the daily life of where they live.

What do I need for this role with Garden Spot?

• Licensed or Registered Therapeutic Recreational Specialist preferred.
• Two years of experience in social or recreational programming in health care setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of various types of recreational, social and therapeutic activities.
• Ability to develop programs for all types of residents including geriatrics, physically or mentally handicapped.
• Basic understanding of human behavior and motivation, body systems and functions as it relates to the geriatric population and medical terminology.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must demonstrate dynamic, effective leadership, initiation and good judgment.
• Must have good motivational, organizational and communicational skills (both verbally and written).
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license along with current CDL license.
• Ability to drive 20 passenger bus, mini bus, van or car as needed.
• Must have or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aide certification.

How is Garden Spot unique?

• Garden Spot Communities is a nonprofit organization with locations in New Holland, Akron, and Zieglerville, PA, offering healing and retirement living at its best!
• We live out our mission daily: Inspired by the life of Jesus, we cultivate vibrant community for purposeful living.
• We prioritize our values: Community, Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Innovation, and Integrity.
• We facilitate abundant opportunities for residents to live with purpose in community.
• We are committed to person-centered care: residents' needs and desires are taken into account first
• We follow a guiding principle: Be Kind. Do Good. Show Love.
• We encourage and equip our team to work hard, have fun, and make a difference!

Before completing an application, please review The Garden Spot Experience HERE to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we do it!

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