Activities Coordinator

Full-time Activities CoordinatorHebrew Home - Retirement Community - Riverdale, NYWage range: $21-$23 hourlySchedule: Tuesday-SaturdayActivity Staff reports to the Activity Director. This individual organizes, leads and participates in a wide variety of resident activities on a daily basis. Additionally, Activity Staff will complete resident assessments and documentation on a regular basis.ResponsibilitiesThe following is a list of specific duties, which are considered to be essential functions of this job. The list is not exhaustive as all duties are subject to change. This is consistent with our need to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers, residents, co-workers and associated policies. The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management, irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in this list. While an effort has been made to thoroughly describe the customary manner in which this job is performed, reasonable accommodation will be made upon notification, for qualified individuals with disabilities who may not be able to perform the job in the manner indicated.Organize, lead and participate in a wide variety of resident activities on a daily basis with the goal of a high level of resident engagement and enjoymentLead and participate in including special events as neededAdapt approach to accommodate different levels of abilities physically and cognitivelyEnsure that events are well-provisioned and that the event takes place on timeComplete all scheduled activities as described on a daily basis.Immediately reach out to the Activity Director or Coordinator if you are unable to compete all scheduled activities in the way they were intended.Transport supplies to the location of all scheduled activities, compete clean up and return materials at the conclusion of the activityObserving participants at events to gauge their enjoyment and obtain their feedback to improve eventsKeep records regarding resident participation and behaviors as directedComplete resident assessments and documentation as directedReport medical concerns or observationsWillingness to utilize computers on a daily basisMust be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working with patients, families, and co-workersMust be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and directionsResponds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.Adheres to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress codeAdheres to all documentation requirements of activities department, facility, and companyContributes to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods, accepting new ideas, constructive feedback and advice from othersDemonstrates superior customer service through professionalism, courtesy, consistent and timely follow-up, and positive communicationAdheres to all policies of company, including job descriptions, certifications requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident rightsAdapts to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks, and is flexible in carrying out assignmentsCommunicates and interacts professionally and respectfully with others in attending to and meeting their requestsPerform all other duties as assigned and as required that are in the best interests of the companyQualificationsExperience and passion for working in geriatric settings, such as nursing homes or senior centersExcellent communication and organizational skillsPhysically able to perform duties such as standing for long periods, squatting, bending and pushing activity cartsProficient in the use of various computer programsHigh school diploma or higher level of educationExperience in SIGMA care and SAGELY a plusExperience in organizing game groups and Art classes.