Description:
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We are looking for our next Life Connections Coordinator - Activities Director for Courtyards Community Living Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
• Participate in resident Care Plan development.
• Plan activities based on each resident’s comprehensive assessment and care plan to reflect individual needs for stimulation or solace, physical, cognitive and emotional health; to encourage self-expression, personal responsibility and choice.
• Plan activities to reflect various religious and cultural interests; appropriate for both genders; night and weekend activities; various locations; and include seasonal and special events.
• Plan individual, group and bedside activities.
• Maintain a schedule of on-going activities which reflect various times convenient to resident.
• Coordinate Resident’s Council meetings at least once a month.
• Plan Reality Orientation on a one to one basis.
• Is responsible for identifying and documenting activity interests, needs and problems of the residents in the residents’ Care Plans.
• Document changes in conditions for resident in the Care Plan.
• Work with staff and other disciplines to ensure resident participation.
• Coordinate volunteer services and outside resources.
• Maintain supplies for the Activity Department.
• Arrange or provide transportation to activities in other locations.
• Participate in Quality Assurance team meetings.
• Compute operating costs, maintain records, and prepare reports for use of management or administrative personnel.
• Attend necessary Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Long term care experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outgoing and energetic personality.
• Ability to prioritize and perform detail-oriented functions.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
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