Activities Coordinator - Teresian House

The Teresian House is currently hiring an Activities Coordinator. This opportunity is for a Full Time, Day position and includes working every other weekend and rotating holidays!

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for the following:

• Planning, implementing, and carrying out meaningful leisure time activities for the residents under the supervision of the Director of Activities.
• Preparing and distributing a unit specific activity calendar prior to the 1st of each month.
• Submitting requests for supplies to the Activities Director and remaining conscientious of the budget.
• Assuring proper use and storage of tools, equipment and supplies.
• Encouraging all Residents to participate in activities appropriate to their needs, interests, physical and mental capabilities.
• Preparing resident activity assessments as needed, documentation of each Resident's response to planned activities and appropriate sections on the MDS.
• Supporting the unit and performing other duties as needed for the smooth and efficient operation of Teresian House and for the welfare of the residents.
• Thank you for considering Teresian House in your choice for employment!

Do you want to join a team committed to enhancing the lives of our residents by providing optimal service in a homelike atmosphere? We invite you to join our team and reap the benefits in becoming part of the Teresian House family:

• Outstanding starting pay rate with excellent wages and benefits
• Generous paid time off with cash-in options
• Cost-shared health, dental, and optical insurance with a significant employer paid share
• Opportunity for career pathways
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Free lunch or dinner during shift; free picnics and holiday events
• Fully paid group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan including individual counseling and referral to community services
• Tuition assistance and scholarships!

Qualified candidates for the Activities Coordinator position will have:

• High school diploma or GED with some college courses in gerontology preferred.
• Recent experience in recreation preferably with a Geriatric population.
• Must be able to work independently and with a team.
• Detail oriented, cooperative with co-workers, considerable initiative and judgement needed to carry out recreational events.
• Must be creative and possess good organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and be willing to drive Teresian House van/bus.
• Be CPR certified or willing to take certification class within 60 days of hire.
• Work 1-2 evening programs per month.

Our mission is evident in the daily interactions our staff have with residents and their families. At Teresian House, we are truly "Where the spirit of love and dedication lives..."

Teresian House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.