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Position Summary: Lifestyle Coordinator plans, organizes, facilitates and directs recreational activity programs for residents in the Assisted Living Community. Prepare for events by obtaining and organizing necessary materials for activities. Directs and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games and arts and crafts to assist residents to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities. Regulates content of program in accordance with individualized patient capabilities, needs and interests. Organizes and coordinates special outings and may accompany residents on outings. Plan and document a monthly activity calendar. Participate in assessing and documenting progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of the treatment team reflecting resident reaction and evidence of progress or regression. Network with community organizations, businesses, schools and individuals to form a solid volunteer program. Participate in planning and implementing internal and external Community events.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Leads recreational activities including the 7 dimensions of wellness, intellectual and educational activities, arts/crafts, Community outings, etc.
• Coordinates or implements a volunteer program.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor, peers, residents and resident family members and customers.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Leads large groups
• Conduct one on one activities with Residents
• Plan and execute resident outings
• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and performance, as an Americare employee.
• Adheres to the Americare Mission/Vision, Home Town Hospitality and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values, Employee Culture Statement and Company Policy and Procedures

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Completes other duties as assigned

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office or home office environment depending on location. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Operate a car or company vehicle for required travel.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The physical demands of this position include;

• Standing, sitting, walking, changing of position, reaching, extending hands & arms, reach across midline, crouching, balancing, kneeling, stooping, bending, lifting 25 lbs. from sit to stand & push, pull, lower 100 lbs. and push resident in wheelchair 350 lbs.

Do not attempt to lift residents or support entire weight of resident.

Lower resident to floor in the event of fall. Utilize two man lift procedure

Utilize required safety equipment

Sensory Demands:

• Auditory: to hear and understand verbal request,

• Visually: be able to read necessary information to complete work tasks,

• Verbally: communicate with customers and others on your team

Safety Equipment:

• When transferring a resident, gait belt, lumbar support, two man lift policy and use of mechanical lifts in noted facilities.

• Use of PPE is required when appropriate to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

• Use of seat belt when driving or riding in a vehicle, no use of cell phone while driving.

• Mandatory reporting of all work-related injuries within 12 hours to supervisor with participation in required documentation.

• Participation in our drug testing procedures is a mandatory part of employment with this Community.

OSHA Exposure: Category 1, possibility of exposure on daily basis. Required use of personal protective equipment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This could be a full-time or part time position. Hours can vary depending on coverage and demands of the community.

Travel: Some travel will be required to provide offsite activities for residents and attend organizational meetings. This position will also be expected to assist with transportation of residents to and from appointments.

Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills:

Education :

• Minimal high school graduate and minimum age of 18 years of age

License/Certifications:

• Current Driver’s license required

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