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We are looking for our next Life Connections Coordinator - Activities Director for Courtyards Community Living Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Participate in resident Care Plan development.
- Plan activities based on each resident’s comprehensive assessment and care plan to reflect individual needs for stimulation or solace, physical, cognitive and emotional health; to encourage self-expression, personal responsibility and choice.
- Plan activities to reflect various religious and cultural interests; appropriate for both genders; night and weekend activities; various locations; and include seasonal and special events.
- Plan individual, group and bedside activities.
- Maintain a schedule of on-going activities which reflect various times convenient to resident.
- Coordinate Resident’s Council meetings at least once a month.
- Plan Reality Orientation on a one to one basis.
• Is responsible for identifying and documenting activity interests, needs and problems of the residents in the residents’ Care Plans. • Document changes in conditions for resident in the Care Plan.
- Work with staff and other disciplines to ensure resident participation.
- Coordinate volunteer services and outside resources.
- Maintain supplies for the Activity Department.
• Arrange or provide transportation to activities in other locations. • Participate in Quality Assurance team meetings.
- Compute operating costs, maintain records, and prepare reports for use of management or administrative personnel.
- Attend necessary Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
- 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Long term care experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Outgoing and energetic personality.
- Ability to prioritize and perform detail-oriented functions.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
