A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
Responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of a stimulating activity program encompassing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual activities. Activity programs may also be performed by Credo Senior Living staff during the activity coordinator's absence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: Tasks Plans, schedules, and conducts activity programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities and challenges for the residents. Plans and schedules trips and outside activities; arranges for transportation and supervision. Prepares and organizes a calendar of activities. Assists in developing and printing a newsletter that includes articles about past and future activities. Posts and distributes the activity calendar. Meets with each resident upon move-in to introduce the activities program and to learn of resident's own personal interests and likes/dislikes. Designs events to meet the interests of the residents. Responds creatively to residents' requests for programs and activities. Designs events to meet the interests of the residents. Works scheduled shift including overtime, scheduled weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts when necessary.
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in planning appropriate programs for holidays and special events. Encourages residents to attend the activities and builds enthusiasm for the programs. Participates and assists in marketing and staff functions. All other duties assigned by the Director. Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates an interest in working with a senior population. Demonstrates a warm and outgoing personality. Willing to work flexible hours, such as during evening and weekends for planned activities and events. A high school diploma. Physical Demands Ability to stand, walk, engage in a full range of motion, lift/carry medium weight (up to 50 lbs.), and engage in light pushing/pulling (up to 60 lbs.). Must have normal vision and hearing (after correction, if needed), and sense of touch. Verbal and written communication skills in the English language necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members, and the public, and for required written documentation or reports.
Job Type:
Part-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
