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SalaryJOB SUMMARY:
To plan, develop, coordinate and administer a social, educational and recreational program which meets the psychosocial needs of the Residents within the Assisted Living and Reflections Programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain activities programs for Assisted Living Residents and Reflections Program Residents.
- Assist Residents to continue with interests, hobbies and activities that they have previously pursued.
- Offer new opportunities to enhance their lives with new learning experiences. These via the learning of new crafts, dramatic club, choral groups, discussion groups – new avenues for self-expression.
- Plan and coordinate outings to every conceivable area, i.e., art galleries, theatre, music, racetracks, religious and cultural programs.
- Provide constant activity within the facility, which will allow for the expansion of friendships.
- Assist Residents in the formation of various clubs and organizations and interest groups, thus generating opportunities for leadership and involvement in the workings of the community.
- Plan a monthly calendar of events for Residents that includes on-going diversified activities that meet the religious, social, emotional, educational and recreational needs of the Residents.
- Coordinate Resident monies for special activities and events planned and run by the Recreation Department.
- Write and edit a monthly newsletter, copies of which will be provided to each Resident and appropriate staff. These will be distributed to referral sources and recent inquiries and used as a marketing tool.
- Coordinate transportation for all special trips planned by the Recreation Department.
- Interview all new Residents, provide them with a welcome basket and provide new Resident with orientation to building, available amenities, activities, etc.
- Purchase and prepare seasonal decorations as well as decorate for theme events.
- Establish, conduct and maintain records of Resident Council, its officers, and minutes of each meeting.
- Establish a welcome committee to assure new Residents' move-in will be as smooth as possible.
- Request, in accordance with the activities budget, supplies necessary for the program.
- Maintain knowledge of Residents' backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, languages spoken, etc.
- Coordinate exercise and swim programs for active and/or handicapped Residents according to individual Resident needs.
- Selectively recruit volunteers to assist in social programs.
- Arrange for photographs to be taken at major events and maintain an album of these pictures. Distribute press releases of events to local news media.
- Become knowledgeable on how to operate all equipment necessary to operate the Recreation Department.
- Network with outside contacts to recruit social and educational groups in the community to participate in the Bristal activities.
- Provide positive publicity to the Bristal.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Director.
