Activity Coordinator
Summary
Coordinates wellness and life-enrichment activities for seniors, including exercise classes, outings, and community events to boost engagement and health.
DEPARTMENT: WELLNESS
POSITION TITLE: WELLNESS/LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LIFE
EXPOSURE LEVEL: CATEGORY II
EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt
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SUMMARY:
This position works under the general supervision of the Director of Community Life to coordinate, develop, implement and monitor wellness and life enrichment programs for the residents of WyndStone.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Responsibilities
Plans and coordinates activities for residents in multi-levels of care
Creates, enhances, and maintains a culture of health, fitness and overall wellness
Maintains and improves Wellness and Life Enrichment programs with innovation in order to avoid resident participation burnout. To keep residents fully engaged in day-to-day activities and wellness classes
Contributes to developing and maintaining resident participation and engagement
Portrays an energetic, upbeat, vibrant attitude to enhance resident motivation and participation.
Participates in and cultivates community relationships and outreach events such as health fairs and education presentations
Has a strong understanding of the Seven Dimensions of Wellness and strive to incorporate these in Wellness and life Enrichment planning.
Coordinate and transport residents via campus vehicles for off-campus activities
Lead a variety of exercise classes and group activities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Communication
Complete necessary documentation
Has daily contact with residents, staff members, volunteers and resident family members and guests.
Maintains relations between community members, visitors and guests of residents and vendors
Create calendars, make posters & write the daily Chronicle for residents
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Safety
Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United
Attends mandatory safety in-services
Keeps activity area and storage areas clean and orderly
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service
Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service
*Let the Mission be your guide
*Make eye contact and smile
*Greet & welcome each and every person
*Seek out personal contact
*Provide immediate service-listen & act
*Use appropriate body language at all times
*Be gracious to each & every person
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities
Follows policy and procedures on TB testing.
Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
Attends all mandatory in-services
Performs other duties as assigned by the Regional Administrator
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge and skills acquired through completion of high school. Six months previous work experience in a similar setting is preferred.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
• Must be knowledgeable about community resources, community events and other opportunities that will make the Wellness and Life Enrichment program interesting and challenging to residents.
• Ability to develop, plan and coordinate activity programs independently
• Need to have the ability to work under time deadlines, manage time efficiently and work effectively with a variety of staff members, residents and other personnel
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn computer programs to create calendars, posters and communicate with team members and families
• Have the ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work under time deadlines and manage time efficiently
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work individually as well as contribute to team discussions and planning
• Must possess a valid MT Driver’s License, CDL endorsement preferred.
• Must possess a good driving record
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires the ability to stand, bend, lift and walk for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal health care environment.
The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.
POSITION TITLE: WELLNESS/LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LIFE
EXPOSURE LEVEL: CATEGORY II
EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt
______________________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY:
This position works under the general supervision of the Director of Community Life to coordinate, develop, implement and monitor wellness and life enrichment programs for the residents of WyndStone.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Responsibilities
Plans and coordinates activities for residents in multi-levels of care
Creates, enhances, and maintains a culture of health, fitness and overall wellness
Maintains and improves Wellness and Life Enrichment programs with innovation in order to avoid resident participation burnout. To keep residents fully engaged in day-to-day activities and wellness classes
Contributes to developing and maintaining resident participation and engagement
Portrays an energetic, upbeat, vibrant attitude to enhance resident motivation and participation.
Participates in and cultivates community relationships and outreach events such as health fairs and education presentations
Has a strong understanding of the Seven Dimensions of Wellness and strive to incorporate these in Wellness and life Enrichment planning.
Coordinate and transport residents via campus vehicles for off-campus activities
Lead a variety of exercise classes and group activities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Communication
Complete necessary documentation
Has daily contact with residents, staff members, volunteers and resident family members and guests.
Maintains relations between community members, visitors and guests of residents and vendors
Create calendars, make posters & write the daily Chronicle for residents
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Safety
Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United
Attends mandatory safety in-services
Keeps activity area and storage areas clean and orderly
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service
Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service
*Let the Mission be your guide
*Make eye contact and smile
*Greet & welcome each and every person
*Seek out personal contact
*Provide immediate service-listen & act
*Use appropriate body language at all times
*Be gracious to each & every person
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities
Follows policy and procedures on TB testing.
Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
Attends all mandatory in-services
Performs other duties as assigned by the Regional Administrator
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge and skills acquired through completion of high school. Six months previous work experience in a similar setting is preferred.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
• Must be knowledgeable about community resources, community events and other opportunities that will make the Wellness and Life Enrichment program interesting and challenging to residents.
• Ability to develop, plan and coordinate activity programs independently
• Need to have the ability to work under time deadlines, manage time efficiently and work effectively with a variety of staff members, residents and other personnel
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn computer programs to create calendars, posters and communicate with team members and families
• Have the ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work under time deadlines and manage time efficiently
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work individually as well as contribute to team discussions and planning
• Must possess a valid MT Driver’s License, CDL endorsement preferred.
• Must possess a good driving record
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires the ability to stand, bend, lift and walk for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal health care environment.
The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.