Activity Coordinator Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Activity Assistant

Date Approved: September 2021

Assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and promoting activities to enhance quality of life for all residents. May have to safely transport residents in Community bus or other vehicle according to schedule.

• Must be 21 years of age
• A commercial driver’s license may be required for this position; if so, a CDL must be obtained within 60 days of your hire
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Maintain a positive, respectful approach with coworkers. Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player

• Possess organizational skills
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines

• Satisfactorily pass the company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

• Assist Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and monitoring wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of residents as well as state and local regulations
• Provide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our residents
• Provide hands-on involvement in programs during the residents’ scheduled times
• Coordinates efforts of Ambassadors Club (for welcoming new residents), resident council meetings, and resident food council meetings
• Assists the Life Enrichment Director with the preparation and distribution of monthly activities calendar
• Informs residents of daily activities using announcement board
• Invites residents to activities; assures they are reminded of and escorted to activities as necessary
• Assists with proper use of fitness equipment; promptly reports any apparent problems with fitness equipment to Manager or Supervisor
• Facilitates socialization among residents
• Assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, coordinating, and decoration of community routinely as well as for special events, holidays, and seasons, including all bulletin boards
• Assures Activity Room and any activity supply storage areas are clean and organized, including assuring that any food stored in Activity Room kitchen is stored in safe, sanitary manner
• Facilitates Community volunteerism among residents (e.g., Community service projects)
• Coordinate transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle
• Assists Life Enrichment Director with social media content and maintenance of Community Facebook page
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or others

• Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required

• Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
• Represent the community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner

• Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
• Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards
• Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
• Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)

• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential

• Maintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where residents, employees, and families feel respected and valued, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Salary-History Statement:

Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) is committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We do not request or consider an applicant’s past or current salary when making compensation decisions, in compliance with applicable salary history and pay equity laws.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Pushing, pulling and/or reaching

X

Grasping and fine manipulation

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Taste or smell

X

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.