Lifestyle (Activities) Coordinator - Full Time Sunday-Thursday
$45,760–$45,760 year
On-siteWest Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate and implement therapeutic recreation programs that maximize residents' quality of life by selecting, scheduling, and leading activities appropriate for all levels and abilities. Design monthly program calendars based on residents' interests, hobbies, and abilities, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Provide daily afternoon socials, monitor recreational programs, and assist with transportation for community outings. Manage resident information binders, coordinate special events including quarterly family gatherings, and lead resident council and culinary service meetings when the Lifestyle Director is absent.
Required Qualifications
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population
- Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life
- Excellent communication, organization and time management skill
- Basic typing skills and computer knowledge (familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software)
- Valid driver's license with good driving record (may be required to take a driving test)
- Must be capable of using up to 50 pounds occasionally while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling
- Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
- May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
- May be required to work extended hours up to 16 hours per day
- Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis B & C viruses
- Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental status
Desired Qualifications
- Possess a sincere passion for working with our senior population
- Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented
- Able to effectively manage assistants and volunteers
- Displays patience, tact, enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition
- Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activities
- Promote Maplewood in a positive manner and effectively communicate the organizations values to residents, visitors, co-workers and the community
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