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Senior Star · 1 day ago

Program Activity Coordinator - Senior Living

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Senior Star is seeking a creative and energetic Program Activity Coordinator to lead innovative programming and activities for Assisted Living residents at Harrison on 5th. The role involves coordinating programs that motivate residents to engage in a healthy lifestyle, while also providing support and building relationships with residents and their families.

Elder CareHealth CareHospitalNursing and Residential Care

Responsibilities

Experience working with people living with dementia

Strong desire to improve the lives of seniors

Coordinates programs and activities that motivate and involve residents in a healthy lifestyle in accordance with the Senior Star Wellness Philosophy

Tracks, reports, and meets benchmark standards for the programs department

Maintains social media as directed by providing photos of events and information to support corporate marketing campaigns

Oversee computer labs and computer classes

Creates and promotes monthly activity calendars and newsletters

Provides supplies and opportunities to support residents in meaningful activities

Decorates the community for holidays, activities, and events

Responsible for assisting leasing and marketing by scheduling open houses and special events to increase awareness in the community

Provides wellness support of residents by developing supportive relationships with residents and their families and assists with resident transition and acclimation programs

Coordinates the transportation schedule

Encourages and maintains resident and outside volunteer programs in accordance with approved policies and procedures

Performs other duties and projects assigned

Qualification

Dementia care certificationDementiaSenior Living experienceTech-savvyCreative thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Experience working with people living with dementia

Strong desire to improve the lives of seniors

Coordinates programs and activities that motivate and involve residents in a healthy lifestyle in accordance with the Senior Star Wellness Philosophy

Tracks, reports, and meets benchmark standards for the programs department

Maintains social media as directed by providing photos of events and information to support corporate marketing campaigns

Oversee computer labs and computer classes

Creates and promotes monthly activity calendars and newsletters

Provides supplies and opportunities to support residents in meaningful activities

Decorates the community for holidays, activities, and events

Responsible for assisting leasing and marketing by scheduling open houses and special events to increase awareness in the community

Provides wellness support of residents by developing supportive relationships with residents and their families and assists with resident transition and acclimation programs

Coordinates the transportation schedule

Encourages and maintains resident and outside volunteer programs in accordance with approved policies and procedures

Performs other duties and projects assigned

Prior 2 year experience working in a Senior Living Community

Experience and 'knack' for working with people living with dementia

Ability to think creatively and outside the box to lead existing Senior Star Signature Programs and bring to life new programming ideas

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tech-savvy or a very quick learner for all things technology, as Senior Star utilizes an innovative resident engagement and activity tracking that requires use of the computer and app throughout each day

One or more dementia care certifications, such as: Dementia Capable Care, Best Friends Approach, Positive Approach to Care, (Teepa Snow) Dementia Care Practitioner, Opening Minds through Art (OMA), etc