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Addington Place at Cape Coral

Activities Coordinator

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What they do

A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$56,489 / year median in Florida

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Job Description

Activities Coordinator Addington Place at Cape Coral Cape Coral, FL Job Details $16 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Chauffeur driving
Full Job Description :
Job Summary:
Salus Lifestyle Coordinator (Activities Assistant) is responsible to assist the Salus Lifestyle Coach with providing a diversified program of individual and group activities that will enable each Resident to engage in cultural, spiritual, physical, political, social and intellectual activities within the Community, in order to sustain and promote each Resident's potential and sense of usefulness to self and others.
Education and Experience:
Experienced in activity planning, preferably with seniors, Experienced and interested in working with seniors. Possesses creative activity skills. Demonstrates organizational skills. Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.
Driver Requirements:
State driver license required with clean driving record and will have completed all HR policies and procedures for Community driver.
Essential Functions:
Provides outstanding service to all Residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of Residents. Facilitates socialization among Residents. Invites and/or reminds Residents to participate in planned activities. Works with other Program Associates to coordinate joint programs. Conducts/leads majority of programs. Is flexible in work schedule to accommodate special events and evening/weekend programs. Trains, supports, and instructs volunteers to assist with activities as needed. Plans, coordinates, and helps implement decorations for special events, seasons, and holidays. Coordinates family functions and events. Plans weekly excursions. Identifies to Salus Lifestyle Coach needed supplies for planned activities. Assists with transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips. Drives the company vehicle for Resident activities and appointments when needed, if certified and approved to do so. Carries out other duties as assigned by Salus Lifestyle Coach to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet Resident needs
Compliance and Safety:
Follows all emergency procedures Understands safety policies and procedures.
Communication:
Communicates effectively with Salus Lifestyle Coach and other Community staff. Immediately advises Salus Lifestyle Coach and Resident Care Director of any changes in physical and mental health of any Resident Promotes the Community in a positive manner and effectively communicates Community values to Residents, families, and Associates May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising. May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments.