Overview Willow Branch Health and Rehab is seeking an Affinity Care Coordinator!
Welcome to Willow Branch, where you’re not just another staff member—you're embraced as part of our warm and supportive work family! Experience a facility that goes beyond the ordinary—join us for our vibrant glow parties and cozy drive-in movie nights, just a glimpse into the exciting events that make our community so special. Despite being a larger facility, we firmly believe in recognizing and appreciating the dedication and hard work of each and every employee.
Join our incredible team at Willow Branch and discover a workplace dedicated to nurturing your career while providing compassionate care to our cherished residents. Together, we strive to create meaningful experiences and build lasting relationships, making every day at Willow Branch fulfilling and rewarding for all.
This role is responsible for developing, organizing, and leading a comprehensive activity program tailored to meet the cognitive, emotional, and social needs of residents in the Affinity Care Unit. The Activities Coordinator will also play a key role in fostering a supportive, engaging, and comforting environment that promotes dignity, purpose, and joy for each resident.
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate a structured activity program designed specifically for dementia residents, incorporating daily routines, therapeutic recreation, and individualized engagement opportunities.
Facilitate group and one-on-one activities such as music, art, sensory experiences, exercise, reminiscing sessions, and life enrichment events that align with residents’ interests and abilities.
Adapt activities to meet the changing physical and cognitive abilities of each resident, ensuring all participants can engage at their comfort level.
Provide emotional and social support by building trusting relationships with residents, offering companionship, and encouraging participation and self-expression.
Collaborate with nursing and social services teams to support residents’ care plans, monitor changes in behavior or mood, and communicate updates effectively.
Maintain accurate documentation of resident participation, activity attendance, and behavioral observations as required.
Assist in creating a positive, home-like atmosphere that supports the emotional well-being and dignity of all residents in the Affinity Care Unit.
Contribute to special events and family involvement activities, promoting community engagement within the unit.
Qualifications
Background in activities coordination, recreation therapy, or social work (strongly preferred).
Excellent communication, creativity, and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate, patient, and adaptable when working with individuals experiencing memory loss.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person\'s relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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