Activity Coordinator - Assisted Living (Arroyo Grande, CA)

APPLY HERE: https://rosecaregroup.bamboohr.com/careers/30 Job Summary: The Activity Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a diverse range of activities and events that cater to the interests and abilities of our residents. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with seniors and a strong commitment to enhancing their quality of life. The Activity Coordinator will report to the Administrator. Experience with dementia a plus.   Duties & Responsibilities: Assists residents with activities. Plan activities for groups and individual residents according to their interests and individual abilities. Maintains a monthly activity calendar that is posted in all RCG Communities for residents and families. Assist management to order activity supplies and/or order them as needed, or pick them up at outside vendors. Must be aware of monthly activity budget to ensure appropriate spending. Coordinate outside activity providers, ie musicians, volunteers. Coordinate outings, contact outing sites, family & residents to arrange visits. Coordinate activities to be done in evenings and/or weekends with caregivers & managers. Coordinate any needed food items with chefs and housekeepers. Accompany residents to outings and/or appointments May be trained to drive facility vehicles as needed. Assist with resident transfers in and out of facility vehicles. Assist residents to be appropriately attired for activities. Provides safe transfers, positioning and turning of clients using effective body mechanics. Reports any needed repairs of community-owned property to the Administrator. Participates in all scheduled team member meetings, and other community-wide Team Member meetings as requested. Uses effective verbal and non-verbal communication to present information in a positive and non-threatening way. Responds effectively to resident behavior.  Uses supportive communication in resident interactions including effective communication skills with residents who have sensory deficits. Observes and reports resident physical and emotional condition changes, using appropriate terminology and abbreviations to the Wellness Coordinator. Implements appropriate activities for cognitively impaired residents by: using techniques for addressing the unique needs and behaviors of individuals with dementia; communicates effectively with cognitively impaired residents; communicates understanding of the behavior of cognitively impaired residents; responds appropriately to the behavior of cognitively impaired residents; uses interventions to reduce the effects of cognitive impairments. Demonstrates understanding and support of Resident Rights by providing for resident privacy and maintaining resident confidentiality Promotes the residents right to make personal choices to accommodate their needs; reinforces behavior consistent with resident dignity. Encourage residents to participate in activities, whether in a 1:1 or group setting. Maintains a safe and clean activity environment. Supports the mental health and social service needs of residents.   Required Experience, Education, & Skills:  Experience in a residential care or assisted living setting, preferably with RCFE Activity Certification but not required. Strong understanding of federal, State, and local regulations governing residential care facilities for the elderly. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic, with a commitment to providing an environment that is positive and uplifting to our residents. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Activity Connect software. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.   Physical Requirements: Activity Coordinator will routinely be required to stoop, carry, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, climb, grip, reach, push and pull. Activity Coordinator will also occasionally be required to lift overhead, waist high or floor level. Activity Coordinator will also be required to use fine motor and manual dexterity skills in writing and grasping.   About Rose Care Group: Rose care Group is a leading provider of comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized residential care services for the elderly in San Luis Obispo, California. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to create a comfortable, safe, and nurturing environment for our residents, ensuring that they receive the highest level of care and support.