Activities Coordinator- Independent Living

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.


Friendship is seeking an Activities Coordinator to join our dedicated Independent Living team located at Friendship North on Hershberger Road. The Activities Coordinator is responsible for creating and managing a full, well-rounded activity program for residents that provided a safe, effective and enjoyable activity experience.
Schedule:
• Full-Time, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., occasional evenings and weekends are required
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Continuously develop and implement activity programs designed to meet the physical, mental, emotional, social and therapeutic needs of the residents
• Oversee the transportation of residents to social activity programs inside and outside of the facility
• Write monthly newsletter and activities calendar and distributes both in a timely fashion
• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of the departmental operating procedures and recommend changes as needed
• Perform a variety of administrative functions pertaining to departmental operations including development of departmental policies and procedures and delegation of work assignments to volunteers
• Prepare, monitor and enforce departmental budget
• Monitors and purchases supplies
• Serve as a member of the residents services team
• Attends all in-services as directed per facility requirements
Qualifications:
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Strong administrative and computer skills required
• Be able to follow written and oral instructions and strictly adhere to the principles of resident rights, confidentiality, EEO and ADA
Education & Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years’ experience in an activities program for a long-term care facility preferred
Benefits for full time positions include:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Paid Time Off

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Education Assistance

• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

• Employee Assistance Program


Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.