Updated: Nov 6, 2024 - The Activities Coordinator develops and implements an active living program tailored to enhance the social contacts, independence, and overall enjoyment of all residents. This role involves collaborating closely with onsite nursing and support staff to assess each resident's capabilities and tailor activities to their needs. Additionally, the coordinator is responsible for managing community outings, daily activities, and special events that support residents' social, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
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1. Activities Coordinator, Green Meadows Senior Living, Clifton, NJ
Job Summary:
- Assess the needs and interests of each participant by performing assessments and developing an individualized activity plan as part of the individualized care plan developed by the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Maintain a signed quarterly progress record and individualized activity care plan in the participant’s electronic health record
- Mandatory attendance and active participation in the IDT including the coordination and development of participant services and activities
- Schedule and post the monthly activity calendars in a central location readily accessible to the participant, family or authorized representative.
- Receive participant feedback by attending monthly Participant Advisory Council meetings and participating in annual participant satisfaction improvement efforts (i.e. I-SAT).
- Monthly management of ordering/shopping for supplies, conducting inventory duties, accurate tracking of invoices/receipts and maintaining expenses within allowed budget.
- Maintain and utilize contracted services needed to implement the activity program and individualized activity plans.
- Direct and provide oversight over all contracted vendors/volunteers while performing or assisting at the center or during an event, to ensure they follow all directions and protocols.
- Utilize and coordinate the center’s transportation services and staff assistance to provide activities in the community (i.e. outings) as indicated by participant’s needs and interests.
- Develop, implement and supervise the activity program to encourage participant involvement and planning and receive assistance from the Activities
Skills on Resume:
- Personalized Assessments (Hard Skills)
- Record Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Program Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Feedback Integration (Soft Skills)
- Budget Management (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Community Outreach (Soft Skills)
2. Activities Coordinator, Harbor View Retirement, Erie, PA
Job Summary:
- Responsible for organizing and coordinating all activities for the residents to ensure all activity needs of the residents are met.
- Maintains current and accurate documentation for residents daily activity participation and follows the individualized plan of care for each resident.
- Demonstrates ability to provide quality resident care consistently and meets residents' activity needs.
- Adheres to policies and procedures and community documentation standards.
- Responsible for monitoring quality indicators related to performance improvement for the overall activities program.
- Responsible for daily supervision, schedule and training of activity assistants providing services in the assisted living environment.
- Coordinate visits and recordkeeping of volunteers in assisted living.
- Researches new and creative programs covering the 6 (six) dimensions of wellness social, physical, occupational, emotional, spiritual and intellectual.
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with residents, family members, volunteers, and other professionals.
- Ensures the personal rights of each resident - fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights are well established and maintained at all times.
- Responsible for conducting Life Enrichment Assessment for all new residents in assisted living including the Gardens memory unit.
- Meet with family members and/or responsible party when resident unable to communicate interests.
- Responsible for effectively collaborating holiday events and other activities with other community departments.
- Responsible for executing monthly activity program within budget.
- Responsible for serving as a role model in executing the Core Values of Creekview.
Skills on Resume:
- Activity Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Documentation Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Resident Care Quality (Soft Skills)
- Policy Adherence (Hard Skills)
- Performance Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Staff Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Wellness Research (Hard Skills)
- Community Engagement (Soft Skills)
3. Activities Coordinator, Sunset Hills Community Center, Reno, NV
Job Summary:
- Maintains/exceeds the standards of Service Excellence by treating everyone as a guest, by demonstrating professionalism and excellence in the position, and by practicing teamwork.
- Plans, organizes and teaches a diverse recreational program for youth, which is implemented on a daily basis throughout the year
- Planning for special events, holidays, seasons and school vacation.
- Correlates with and enhances the program at the facility by training and assisting staff in carrying out the recreational program.
- Evaluates the recreational needs of the youth so that indoor/outdoor activities are designed to meet these objectives.
- Teaches youth constructive and appropriate ways to have fun, relax, handle stress through healthy outlets and work together as a team.
- Improves cognitive/motor functioning through use of specific activities.
- Assists youth in developing and using their own creativity and imagination in pursuing hobbies and developing talents.
- Contributes to the development of each youth’s treatment plan to meet recreational needs of the youth.
- Researches and assists in the development of an on campus sports program.
- Submits recreation schedule and plans to the Residential Director for approval at least one month in advance and posts the schedule on the units.
- Turns in all group sign in sheets weekly to Residential Director.
Skills on Resume:
- Service Excellence (Soft Skills)
- Program Development (Hard Skills)
- Event Planning (Hard Skills)
- Staff Training (Soft Skills)
- Needs Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Teaching Techniques (Soft Skills)
- Cognitive Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Creative Development (Soft Skills)
4. Activities Coordinator, Pine Grove Health Resort, Asheville, NC
Job Summary:
- Assists in Residential by working on the units.
- Shares plans, schedules, progress reports, and updates with the Management Team
- Creates and posts a recreational schedule for the entire facility.
- Purchases new materials/equipment for all recreational activities in a manner that is fiscally responsible.
- Maintains an ongoing inventory of all equipment available and consumed.
- Replaces damaged equipment and maintains all equipment in good working condition.
- Secures equipment in proper storage cases/areas in manner that adheres to all safety codes and regulation.
- Encourages youth to be accountable and responsible for equipment/materials by enforcing and monitoring sign-out sheets.
- Keeps supplies accessible to staff to ensure carry-over of instructions and program planning of recreational therapy activities.
- Accounts for recreation money according to FFL policies.
- Develops community resources to bring in activities and presentations for the youth or for use in the community and maintains these relationships.
- Oversees and manages Peer Council, turn in weekly notes to Residential Director.
- Oversees and manages the Incentive Store, ensuring that the items available for the residents to earn are appropriate according to Foundation’s policies.
- Maintains an adequate and appropriate supply of Incentive Store items, staying within budget assigned.
Skills on Resume:
- Unit Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Schedule Management (Hard Skills)
- Fiscal Responsibility (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Community Networking (Soft Skills)
- Program Oversight (Soft Skills)
5. Activities Coordinator, Riverfront Adult Day Care, Little Rock, AR
Job Summary:
- Coordinate daily activity programming with the input of the Activity Assistants
- Meet the needs and interests of each resident.
- Lead any or all group activities when Activity Assistants are not present or able to do so.
- Maintains all charting in an up-to-date manner
- Initial assessment, progress notes and significant changes for residents.
- Complete MDS on due dates for residents.
- Complete necessary documentation (initial assessments, progress notes, significant changes and MDS documentation) for residents.
- Work with the people within the service in order to meet their needs.
- Supporting individuals to make use of community resources
- Enable community participation and promote social inclusion.
- Liaise with the Occupational Therapist/parents/carers and staff from other agencies and organizations
- Assess an individual's strengths and developmental needs.
- Provide guidance to the support staff to implement Life Skill sessions.
- Support the service with administration tasks.
Skills on Resume:
- Activity Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Resident Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Group Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Documentation Management (Hard Skills)
- Community Integration (Soft Skills)
- Interagency Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Staff Guidance (Soft Skills)
- Administrative Support (Hard Skills)
6. Activities Coordinator, Spring Valley Residential Care, Medford, OR
Job Summary:
- Develop and implement an active living program for all residents
- Help support their social contact, independence, and overall enjoyment.
- Work with the onsite nursing and support staff
- Assess the capabilities of each resident and work together
- Run risk assessments prior to implementation.
- Assist with overseeing the activities and supporting staff
- Assist with implementing activities, researching new ideas for programs and activities
- Assist with transporting and/or escorting program participants to, from and within the program
- Assist with support staff training and evaluations
- Planning daily activities that empower residents social, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being
- Scheduling trips and excursions in line with residents’ interests and hobbies
- Collecting and dropping off private clients daily
- Providing friendship and companionship, and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments
- Organising and participating in fundraising
- Researching and arranging entertainment within the home, such as musicians and artists
- Maintaining accurate and timely written records and completing documentation
Skills on Resume:
- Program Development (Hard Skills)
- Staff Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Activity Planning (Hard Skills)
- Logistics Management (Hard Skills)
- Community Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Fundraising Initiative (Soft Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
7. Activities Coordinator, Lakeside Assisted Living, Fargo, ND
Job Summary:
- Assist with activity programs for the residents, working closely with the Resident and Corporate Wellness Coordinator.
- Assist with facilitation of events and resident activities whether alone or in conjunction with other team members ensuring excellent customer service with all involved.
- Plan, develop, organize and evaluate the activity program of the community.
- Manage and produce all in-house TV communications, bulletin board communications and monthly calendar.
- Maintain display cases on Main Street.
- Assist AV Technician coordinator with set-ups
- Seek out and engage speakers, performers, etc., contacting libraries, garden clubs, art and music groups, civic groups, etc. to book programs/activities for residents.
- Help recruit, orient and coordinate volunteers.
- Seek to develop alternative solutions and contribute to group problem solving situations
- Assist with medical education event approval procedures
- Support the establishment of learning and training initiatives
- Take part in professional development activities for employees
- Collaborate with the event coordinator to ensure effective event organization
- Manage contract and payment records
Skills on Resume:
- Program Planning (Hard Skills)
- Event Facilitation (Soft Skills)
- Communications Management (Hard Skills)
- Community Networking (Soft Skills)
- Volunteer Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
- Professional Development (Soft Skills)
- Record Management (Hard Skills)
8. Activity Coordinator, Harmony Wellness Center, Boulder, CO
Job Summary:
- Organise and co-ordinate activities for active daily living for each resident individually and in groups
- Liaise with staff, residents, relatives, friends of residents to ensure full knowledge of the resident`s likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties
- Advertising of the planned programme in an appropriate manner which would encourage involvement of all residents, relatives and staff.
- Attending team meetings
- Maintain written records of resident assessments, resident participation and activity evaluations in line with the homes policies.
- Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Home and the local community.
- Assist in the delivery of purposeful and meaningful occupations in group settings.
- Monitor the patients and understand their health issues and requirements and make sure that they are provided necessary support.
- Help patients in working through the rehabilitative interventions as directed by the occupational therapist.
- Produce and maintain clear and accurate clinical documentation.
Skills on Resume:
- Activity Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Community Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Program Promotion (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Portfolio Management (Hard Skills)
- Occupational Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Clinical Documentation (Hard Skills)
9. Activity Coordinator, Golden Years Retirement Home, Savannah, GA
Job Summary:
- Collaborate with center administrators and local sales channel management to design in center activities that engage existing patients as well as attract potential patients in the community
- Lead the staffing needs of activity room activities and events
- Partner with center administrators, local sales channel managers and marketing to ensure effective promotion of the in center events
- Maintain in center activity room calendar for all centers in assigned territory
- Maintain staffing schedule for all activities planned in activity rooms
- Report on activity attendance and satisfaction
- Manage the Salesforce data entry of pertinent prospective patient information
- Attend and facilitate activities as time allows
- Providing effective and accurate clinical entries and outcomes of activities using an electronic patient database system.
- Supporting service users' within community integration, running community-based activities
- Being able to run physically active sessions and engaging in moving and handling tasks
- Working with the Physical health team to promote healthy lifestyles in line with the hospital targets
Skills on Resume:
- Activity Design (Hard Skills)
- Staffing Leadership (Hard Skills)
- Promotional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Calendar Management (Hard Skills)
- Scheduling Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Performance Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Data Management (Hard Skills)
- Community Engagement (Soft Skills)
10. Activity Coordinator, Riverside Living Facility, Missoula, MT
Job Summary:
- Supporting the Drinks Marketing Manager(s) to deliver market-leading tier 1 and tier 2 campaigns and activity such as St Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, Six Nations and Christmas.
- Responsible for the management of the drinks product library containing product images and descriptors.
- Ensuring images and descriptors in the library are kept up to date and correct at all times.
- Be the eyes and ears of market competitors from a drinks perspective, working with the Insights team to review core drinks menus as well as researching and monitoring competitor activity for key dates such as Black Friday, Halloween and Bank Holidays.
- Provide regular reviews to the wider Drinks and marketing teams.
- Keeping the supplier in-kind investment tracker up to date, ready for the end of month review, and requesting information
- Liaising with Category Managers and drinks suppliers to gain approval of artwork/creative created by the Marketing teams to ensure accuracy of logos, imagery and descriptors in order to secure funding.
- Tracking of menus/artwork/creative created by the Marketing teams to ensure budget trackers are kept up to date and ready to be agreed and invoiced to drinks suppliers.
- Assisting the business with competitions and awards, including securing prizes from drinks suppliers.
- Support for brand internal roadshows, awards evenings and charity requests
Skills on Resume:
- Campaign Support (Hard Skills)
- Content Management (Hard Skills)
- Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Competitor Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Budget Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Artwork Approval (Hard Skills)
- Event Assistance (Soft Skills)
11. Activity Coordinator, Sunset Senior Community, Naples, FL
Job Summary:
- Directs and supervises Special Program activities to meet the needs of the camp community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Helps train, develop programs, create schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as it relates to skills tracks, cabin activities and evening program.
- Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
- Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Participates in the running of camp by engaging in planning and meeting sessions with the Camp Santa Maria support staff team.
- Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events with the support staff team.
- Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Organizes, develops, and implements weekly themed special events including themed meals, evening all camp games, and other special events.
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
- Display precise knowledge of all event activities and experiences
- Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies
Skills on Resume:
- Program Direction (Hard Skills)
- Staff Development (Soft Skills)
- Performance Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
- Facility Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
- Event Management (Hard Skills)
- Policy Adherence (Hard Skills)
12. Activity Coordinator, Pine Grove Residential Care, Eugene, OR
Job Summary:
- Provide Vocational, Educational and Recreational activities for the service users in the unit and via community access.
- Carry out regular assessments to establish service user’s strengths and needs and by using recognized assessment systems/tools to help develop individual care plans.
- Provide in-house activities for other care staff to use with service users, i.e. puzzles, football, board games etc.
- Organize trips out for the service users.
- Provide the nursing team with reports for CPA meetings, in-house meetings and other reviews as applicable.
- Help to create a safe, educational and therapeutic environment based on the needs of the individuals and ensuring that their rights, dignity and personal privacy are maintained at all times.
- Monitor and support the Assistant Activities Co-Coordinator (if one is in post) to provide a service to all service users by working with them
- Directly manage a breakfast, after school and/or holiday club each day, including the day-to day management of club staff
- Provide a safe and secure environment for the children in care to explore, grow, inspire and have fun
- Actively develop a thorough understanding of relevant Ofsted standards and KOOSA Kids internal policies and procedures
- Arrange and lead team meetings with club staff
- Assist with operational preparations, equipment inventories, activity programme development and marketing of provision to parents and schools
Skills on Resume:
- Activity Planning (Hard Skills)
- Needs Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Activity Provision (Hard Skills)
- Report Generation (Hard Skills)
- Safety Management (Hard Skills)
- Staff Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Program Development (Hard Skills)
13. Activity Coordinator, Silver Springs Assisted Living, Asheville, NC
Job Summary:
- Organize and implement appropriate stimulating activities to meet the individual needs of the older service users in the service in order to value and enhance their day-to-day quality of life.
- Organize and carry out physical, occupational, recreational, and educational activities to meet the needs of older people.
- Plan and implement programs of activities both within the Home and outside and maintain a record of activities for each Service user.
- Attend team meetings on a regular basis to feedback information on the progress of individual service users and their care reviews changing needs and circumstances and to undertake regular supervision as required by Heritage Care policy.
- Involved with the key work in planning an individual program of activities.
- Build and maintain good relationships with the local community
- Undertake all statutory training and all other training as identified in supervision, Personal Development Plans or as instructed by the Line Manager.
- Follow policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety at work including food hygiene and manual handling.
- Provide emotional support as required by the service users.
- Provide activities during the weekend and evenings
- Use computers on a regular basis, to access Ambient Support resources, for example, staff website, online payslips, care management system and undergo e-learning.
- Undertake all responsibilities according to the policies and procedures detailed by Heritage Care and CQC Essential Standards of Quality and Safety.
- Act at all times in a way that presents a positive image of the postholder
Skills on Resume:
- Activity Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Program Planning (Hard Skills)
- Progress Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Community Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Professional Development (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Emotional Support (Soft Skills)
- Digital Proficiency (Hard Skills)