JOB SUMMARY:
To plan, develop, coordinate and administer a social, educational and recreational program which meets the psychosocial needs of the Residents within the Assisted Living and Reflections Programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develop and maintain activities programs for Assisted Living Residents and Reflections Program Residents.
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Assist Residents to continue with interests, hobbies and activities that they have previously pursued.
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Offer new opportunities to enhance their lives with new learning experiences. These via the learning of new crafts, dramatic club, choral groups, discussion groups – new avenues for self-expression.
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Plan and coordinate outings to every conceivable area, i.e., art galleries, theatre, music, racetracks, religious and cultural programs.
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Provide constant activity within the facility, which will allow for the expansion of friendships.
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Assist Residents in the formation of various clubs and organizations and interest groups, thus generating opportunities for leadership and involvement in the workings of the community.
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Plan a monthly calendar of events for Residents that includes on-going diversified activities that meet the religious, social, emotional, educational and recreational needs of the Residents.
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Coordinate Resident monies for special activities and events planned and run by the Recreation Department.
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Write and edit a monthly newsletter, copies of which will be provided to each Resident and appropriate staff. These will be distributed to referral sources and recent inquiries and used as a marketing tool.
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Coordinate transportation for all special trips planned by the Recreation Department.
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Interview all new Residents, provide them with a welcome basket and provide new Resident with orientation to building, available amenities, activities, etc.
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Purchase and prepare seasonal decorations as well as decorate for theme events.
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Establish, conduct and maintain records of Resident Council, its officers, and minutes of each meeting.
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Establish a welcome committee to assure new Residents' move-in will be as smooth as possible.
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Request, in accordance with the activities budget, supplies necessary for the program.
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Maintain knowledge of Residents' backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, languages spoken, etc.
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Coordinate exercise and swim programs for active and/or handicapped Residents according to individual Resident needs.
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Selectively recruit volunteers to assist in social programs.
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Arrange for photographs to be taken at major events and maintain an album of these pictures. Distribute press releases of events to local news media.
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Become knowledgeable on how to operate all equipment necessary to operate the Recreation Department.
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Network with outside contacts to recruit social and educational groups in the community to participate in the Bristal activities.
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Provide positive publicity to the Bristal.
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Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Director.