Activities and Volunteer Coordinator

The Activities and Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating a successful resident centred activity and volunteer programme for the whole Sunrise Community.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Reports to: General Manager Responsible for: * Successful running of the Activities Department * Recruiting and coaching Activities Assistant, Driver and volunteers * Involving the whole Sunrise Community, family members and friends in the activities programme. key Duties: Activities Programme * Maintains a balanced resident centred activity programme for the whole Sunrise Community according to the Activities Programme Guidelines Policy and Programme Certification Guide * Assess plans and manages facilitation of a comprehensive activities programme utilising team members and volunteers * Recruits entertainers and schedules special events * Prepares and reviews the activity calendar and newsletter with the General Manager prior to printing * Coordinates with other department heads to ensure that all equipment and supplies are on hand for routine activities and special events * Plans, coordinates and facilitates appropriate mixed group (Assisted Living and Reminiscence) activities * Facilitates specialised activities in the Reminiscence neighbourhood, at least once daily * Provides support to the Reminiscence Coordinator on the development of the Reminiscence calendar * Maintains a strong public relations program in support of the activities programming and community operations Volunteer focus * Networks in the local community, in cooperation with other department heads, to establish and develop a relationship with local businesses, organisations, and schools to build and maintain a volunteer base for the whole community * Manages and implements a consistent volunteer induction and training program according to Sunrise standards * Maintains volunteer records * Involves family, staff and community volunteers to participate as a regular part of the activity programme with the assistance of General Manager and Activities Assistant Resident Focus * Uses the 24h Communication Document and Resident Services Book to document and learn about pertinent information and facilitate resident-volunteer placement for social and recreational programs * Refers to the Resident Profile and Addendums for every new resident to assess the resident?s specific social needs and develop and individualised programme of?Activities Focused Care?; educates team members and volunteers on new residents within 48 hours of move in * Schedules, announces, facilitates and records the monthly Resident Council Meetings * Involves care managers in the activities programme as part of their daily routines with the assistance of the Assisted Living Coordinator and Reminiscence Coordinator * Takes time to get to know each resident as an individual in order to provide stimulating activities to meet varying needs * Coordinates with Assisted Living Coordinator and Reminiscence Coordinator to update each resident?s Individualised Service Plan * Provides information about the activities and volunteer program as early in the move in process as possible * Ensures each resident?s Memory Box is completed within two weeks of move in Leadership * Overall management of the Activities Department * Attends regular meetings: Stand Up, Department Head Meetings, Town Hall, and others as directed by the General Manager; communicates any resident service needs and upcoming events * Provides ongoing training and support to care managers and volunteers * Attends Sunrise regional coordinator meetings and participates in coordinator conference calls * Achieves the Team Member Engagement goals * Recognises outstanding team members and volunteers * Keeps abreast of professional developments in the field by reading, attending conferences and training sessions * May be required to cover on-call rota and/or undertake Duty Manager responsibilities if has sufficient skills and competencies