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Graceworks Lutheran Services · 1 day ago

Life Enrichment Resident Event Coordinator

Dayton, OH, 45459, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17/hr - $20/hr

1+ years exp

Graceworks Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving older adults and individuals with disabilities. The Life Enrichment Resident Event Coordinator is responsible for planning and providing activities that promote independence and self-esteem among residents, including overseeing special events and managing communication about activities.

Elder CareElderlyWellness

Responsibilities

Oversee, plan and carry out special events, group and individual activities and outings with residents in our Independent Living areas. This includes planning, organizing, and making necessary reservations. (includes holiday decorating and party planning, and program-related communication)

Work with and communicate with the other Resident Event Coordinators when planning and implementing programs and developing monthly calendar of events

Build monthly newsletter using office suite programs with attention to detail. Technical/computer skills are critical to this role

Monthly budgeting assistance based upon calendar of events

Utilization and participation with volunteers (resident and non) to assist with activities

Shop for and gather supplies and materials necessary to implement all activities

Work closely with transportation to schedule bus transportation based on event needs

Communicate to residents and staff plans for activities and develop descriptions about upcoming activities/events for the calendar

Must be able to lead large and small group activities, sometimes alone and sometimes in collaboration with other Bethany staff

Good time management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary. Flexibility in timing, approach, and collaboration are crucial

Responsible for assessing resident activities preferences and interests and then providing those activities

Perform other duties as directed. Please note that some events happen after hours and on weekends based on schedule planning

Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization and all federal and state laws regarding the privacy of protected health information and use of technology and technology-based information

Responsible for welcoming and on-boarding new employees

Qualification

Activity programmingGroup managementCommunication skillsPublic speakingTime managementOlder adultsDementiaInterpersonal skillsFlexibilityCollaboration