Activities Coordinator
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Are you tired of being forced to work overtime and feeling undervalued at your current job? At Ridgeview Assisted Living, we prioritize creating a supportive and respectful work environment for our employees. With competitive wages and 8-hour shifts, you can finally enjoy a job that values your time and contributions. Join our team today and experience the difference at Ridgeview Assisted Living!
About the Role
Develop, coordinate, and implement resident activities at Ridgeview Assisted Living LLC. Encourage community participation by residents in activities providing physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual development with an opportunity to use individual talents and skills.
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About the Company
Ridgeview Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in International Falls. Assisted living facilities typically provide housing, care, and various support services for seniors and individuals with disabilities who require help with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and medication management.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Activities Coordinator
Department: Administration
Supervisor: Justin Taylor LALD
JOB SUMMARY
Develop, coordinate, and implement resident activities at Ridgeview Assisted Living LLC. Encourage community participation by residents in activities providing physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual development with an opportunity to use individual talents and skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma with some college or related training preferred.
- Prior experience in planning and implementing activities and events.
- Experience in working with senior adults; knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs and concerns of the senior population.
- MN Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement
OTHER SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
This position requires incumbent to have:
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
- Ability to operate computer and software.
- Excellent listening and response skills in communicating with the resident community.
- Discretion in retaining confidential information with Ridgeview Assisted Living LLC and between staff and residents.
- The mind-set of a caregiver with a friendly and positive demeanor towards residents.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:
Plan/Develop/Coordinate/Implement resident activities
- Plan, coordinate and implement activities, events, trips and celebrations.
- Engage residents to participate in all planned activities.
- Encourage residents to utilize opportunities to demonstrate their talents and skills within the structure of the programmed activities.
- Organize residents to plan and assist with scheduled events.
- Prepare surveys and encourage response by residents concerning activities and interests of the resident community.
- Plan and implement programs to celebrate nationally recognized holidays and other special days.
- Communicate and cooperate with Manager, food service and pastoral care staff in planning activities.
- Drive the bus/van weekly to resident doctor/dentist appointments, food stores, pharmacy, and to planned outings for residents.
Administrative and Other Assignments
- Prepare monthly activity calendar and keep residents informed.
- Write and edit a monthly newsletter.
- Schedule and coordinate transportation needs for visits to food stores, pharmacy, bank, and medical appointments for residents.
- Drive the facility van/bus with direction from management.
- Review and manage the annual activities budget.
- Assist other staff members on occasion as needed.
- Assist with answering the telephones and emergency call systems.
- May perform other duties as assigned or requested by the supervisor.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with the surrounding community, social service and county agencies.
- Give occasional tours and information to perspective residents.
- Assist with marketing events, open houses and expo’s.
Other duties as assigned
- Support the mission and values of Ridgeview Assisted Living LLC.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting career opportunity at Ridgeview Assisted Living!
Ridgeview Assisted Living LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.