POSITION DESCRIPTION
Part Time
TITLE: Coordinator of Activities for St. Clare Hall FLSA: Non-Exempt
GENERAL SUMMARY - The basic function of the Coordinator of Activities for the Sisters of St. Francis in St. Clare Hall (SCH) is to focus on assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing programs to enhance the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being of the Sisters. A critical component of this role involves delivering 1:1 (one-on-one) activities for sisters who are bedbound, have dementia, or prefer not to participate in group activities. This person ministers with the Pastoral Care Team, Wellness Center Coordinator, and Nursing Staff. The Coordinator of Activities gives witness to the Franciscan values of reconciliation, peace and justice, responsible stewardship, and respect for the individual. The individual is responsible to the Director of Nursing.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assess the needs of the individual Sisters through:
a. interviews with Sisters to learn about their life histories, hobbies, and preferences in
consultation with Nursing Staff, Pastoral Care Team, and Wellness Center
Coordinator
b. evaluation sheets
c. observation
2. Designs, implements and/or coordinates opportunities of educational, social, and
leisure activities for the Sisters in St. Clare Hall
a. educational activities including community and world news
b. activities to stimulate the spirits of the Sisters
c. activities to increase cognitive functioning
d. incorporates basic technology as needed by individual Sisters
3. Coordinates volunteers to assist with various activities, special parties, or celebrations
4. Prepares the monthly calendar for SCH Sisters
5. Manages the portion of the annual budget devoted to the SCH activities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- education and experience in geriatrics activities, National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) preferred but not required
- experience in ministering with older adults with varying levels of cognition
- strong organizational skills
- effective communication skills
- approachability
- good social/people skills
- coordinating skills
- ability to take the initiative
- creativity
- flexibility
- experience working effectively on a team
- assessment skills
- computer skills
- ability to set a budget and operate within the budget\a valid driver’s license
- ongoing education
WORKING CONDITIONS
- 24 hours/week
- flexible schedule
- daytime hours
- occasional evenings and weekends
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Coordinator of Activities for Saint Clare Hall is responsible to the Director of Nursing
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