Activity / Lifestyle Coordinator
Company: Centennial Pointe Arbors
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Are you looking to have fun while making a difference in
someone's life?
Who We Are
At Americare we make a difference in the everyday lives of others
and we are proud of the work we do. We have created communities
that embrace our team members like family. We have a culture of
recognition, empowerment and a side of fun. Our senior living
communities are places where excellence thrives and that we call
home.
Americare has earned certification as a Great Place to Work
Certified Company and is on the 2022 Best Workplaces in Aging
Services, Great Place to Work - list. We ranked #8 Fortune Best
Workplaces in Aging Services--- 2022 for Senior Housing Large.
We provide competitive compensation with annual performance wage
rate increases.
A few reasons to come work with us:
Browse our current job openings in your area.
Americare Senior Living named as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces in
Aging Services---
Join us as a part time lifestyle assistant (activites). Hours are 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. with alternating weekends. Total hours are 16 hours
per week.
If you love making a difference in the residents life, we are for
you
If you love walking away from work feeling valued, and knowing that
you have made a difference then we are for you.
Position Summary: Lifestyle Coordinator plans,
organizes,facilitates and directs recreational activity programs
for residents in the AssistedLiving Community. Prepare for events
by obtaining and organizing necessarymaterials for activities.
Directs andorganizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games
and arts and crafts toassist residents to develop interpersonal
relationships, to socializeeffectively, and to develop confidence
needed to participate in groupactivities. Regulates content of
programin accordance with individualized patient capabilities,
needs andinterests. Organizes and coordinatesspecial outings and
may accompany residents on outings. Plan and document a monthly
activitycalendar. Participate in assessing anddocumenting progress
charts and periodic reports for medical staff and othermembers of
the treatment team reflecting resident reaction and evidence
ofprogress or regression. Network withcommunity organizations,
businesses, schools and individuals to form a solidvolunteer
program. Participate inplanning and implementing internal and
external Community events.
Essential Functions: Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.
Physical Demands: The physical demandsdescribed here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee
tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The physical demands of thisposition include;
Lowerresident to floor in the event of fall. Utilize two man lift
procedure
Utilizerequired safety equipment
Sensory Demands:
--- Auditory: to hear and understand verbal request,
--- Visually: be able to read necessary information to completework
tasks,
--- Verbally: communicate with customers and others on your
team
Safety Equipment:
--- When transferring a resident, gait belt, lumbarsupport, two man
lift policy and use of mechanical lifts in notedfacilities.
--- Use of PPE is required when appropriate toprevent exposure to
bloodborne pathogens.
--- Use of seat belt when driving or riding in avehicle, no use of
cell phone while driving.
--- Mandatory reporting of all work-related injurieswithin 12 hours
to supervisor with participation in required documentation.
--- Participation in our drug testing procedures isa mandatory part
of employment with this Community.
OSHA Exposure: Category 1,possibility of exposure on daily basis.
Requireduse of personal protective equipment
PositionType/Expected Hours of Work: This could be a full-time or
part time position.Hours can vary depending on coverage and demands
of the community.
Travel: Some travel will be required to provide offsite
activitiesfor residents and attend organizational meetings. This
position will alsobe expected to assist with transportation of
residents to and from appointments
Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills:
Education :
Keywords: Centennial Pointe Arbors, Decatur , Activity / Lifestyle Coordinator, Other , Springfield, Illinois
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