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We are looking for an Activity Coordinator, at our Brookfield Assisted Living and premiere Memory Care community! In this role, you will work collaboratively with the activities team to create and implement engaging activities for our residents who have varying levels of ability. We are looking for someone with previous experience working with older adults in assisted living and memory care, who shares our deep passion for meaningful resident engagement. This individual must also be comfortable being around residents with dementia.

Schedule:

Weekdays (hours varying between 9:00 AM

• 5:00 PM or 11:00 AM
• 7:00 PM) with a rotating schedule of either Sat/Sun (9:00 AM
• 5:00 PM).

There is potential to pick-up more hours for activities or caregiving. Pay range is based on experience and prior certifications.

General Responsibility:

The Activity Coordinator plans, organizes and implements a program of activities and events in any of Anita's Gardens CBRF communities. The activities developed are to encourage independence, enhance their self-esteem, recognize and celebrate life accomplishments. In addition, activities should provide exercise, relaxation and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs for our residents. The duties and responsibilities listed below are a general representation of what is expected of this position. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on communities needs and/or deemed necessary by management.

Daily Duties:

1. Plans, organizes and implements group, as well as, one on one activities for those that chose not to participate in group activities. Encourages residents to engage in active participation. 2. Prior to activity, invites and assists with transporting residents to and from activity areas using proper transfer techniques. 3. Recognizes and reports to manager/nurse any abnormal signs and symptoms which signify a physical or mental change in a resident's condition, and/or any emergency needs of the resident. 4. Potentially drive a vehicle in order to transport residents to and from scheduled outing. 5. Is motivated and enthusiastic when working with residents. Encourages residents to help plan and prepare for activities. 6. Responsible for all necessary planning and preparation for birthdays, holidays and any special events. 7. Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their basic spiritual needs, through visits with local ministers, attendance at religious services whenever possible, spiritual reading material. 8. Is responsible for maintaining the housekeeping of activity work areas and storage areas. 9. Provide a safe environment by minimizing health and safety risks for residents throughout the entire building. 10. Ensure accurate record keeping during incident reports, and participate in huddles that discuss changes in resident participation. 11. Answer phone professionally and relay proper message to resident, employee or other contact. This includes writing the date, taking a name, phone number and a message of what call was regarding. 12. Provide a home-like atmosphere for all residents. 13. Understand and follow community's fire and disaster plans. Required to assist residents in emergencies; fire, tornado, drills, etc. 14. Required to call the appropriate department in cases of emergency; 911, EMTs, fire department, local police department, management, nurse. 15. Required to abstain from breaks during any activities. 16. Required to attend all in-services, meeting and training. 17. Maintain resident confidentiality per HIPAA requirements.

Other Requirements:

1. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required especially in situations that cannot be avoided such as; severe weather, employee injury, etc., may occasionally be asked to help on the floor in emergency situations. 2. Expected to frequently walk, stand, bend, lift, reach, communicate, listen etc. 3. Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 4. Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. 5. Follow DHS guidelines and Anita's Gardens policies and procedures. 6. Employees may be exposed to hazardous materials and infectious diseases. In these situations employees will be required to wear gloves, gowns and/or masks.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to exercise independent judgement and work independently. 2. Ability to maintain good relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds. 3. Must be open to ongoing dementia education/support. 4. Must have a willingness to be flexible to meet the residents needs. 5. Must be sensitive, compassionate and caring to the special needs of the residents. 6. Must have reliable transportation. 7.

Must complete required training:

• Standard Precautions (prior to start)
• First Aid (90 days)
• Dietary Needs (prior to kitchen duties)
• Fire Safety (90 days)
• Client Group Specific (prior to start on floor)
• Resident Rights (90 days)
• Challenging Behaviors (90 days)
• Medication Administration (assigned by management) 8.

Must maintain an acceptable work attendance. 9. Must be reliable and prompt when reporting to work.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00

• $19.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Activity Coordinator:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person