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WesleyLife · 1 day ago

Activities Coordinator

Des Moines Metro

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

WesleyLife is focused on improving the health and well-being of its residents, and they are seeking a Lifestyle Coordinator to enhance their community's objectives. The role involves planning and implementing programs for residents in various care settings while fostering relationships and encouraging participation in activities.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Evaluate, develop, plan, implement, and assess programs that align with the community’s objectives and our Core 4 philosophies. Prepare and promote programs for residents in assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing

Maintain cooperative relationships with residents, team members, and their families

Encourage resident participation in outdoor events, social gatherings, and religious activities

Participate in Program Planning meetings and assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating large campus-wide events

Build coalitions and utilize community and facility resources. Communicate health education and program information to the community, staff, and residents

Develop and use various educational methods and materials. Maintain educational bulletin boards, table tents, and flyers promoting wellbeing topics

Supervise residents during activities to ensure safety regulations and policies are followed

Qualification

Program PlanningCommunication SkillsEducational MethodsTeam CollaborationCompassionate Approach

Required

Four-year college degree in family services, therapeutic recreation, psychology or other related discipline. Significant experience in a highly related role or organization may be substituted for the degree

Demonstrate an energetic, hospitality-focused, and compassionate approach to working with individuals who are served by the community. Must demonstrate necessary communication and relationship enhancing skills with individuals who may have physical, mental, and/or emotional challenges or limitations

Must demonstrate a collaborative and team-based approach to their work