Activities coordinator

As an activity director of a senior living facility, it may be easy to become overwhelmed with such a busy profession. But it's important to stay passionate in your job as an activity director, and we’ve shared 9 ways to help you achieve this!

6 Important Points for an Activity Coordinator's Resume & Interview: A job in the Activities Department is dynamic and rewarding. Every day offers new opportunities to create and innovate. Administrators will look for several key points on your resume before offering you a position.

When I started my first Activity Director job, I was only a few years out of college. While I had worked with seniors in a skilled nursing community before, nothing quite prepared me for taking on an Activity Director role.

I have set this up for the unit that I work in and our CEO loves it so much she wants me to set one up for each of the units over different sites. Customize them to suit you. Look forward to seeing what you all do.

A guide for activity coordinators to create a "Keeping Fit Group" in aged care. Seniors often feel turned off by exercise, so let's make it fun! Discover our top tips here!

As an Activity Coordinator, I definitely know how it is to work under a budget and as a former teacher, I know how it is to work with practically no budget too! So I’ve compiled a short list (I’m sure I’ll add to as I think of them) of some free resources that any Activity Coordinator or Director can use. 1.http://www.supercoloring.com Website for drawing tutorials and printer friendly coloring sheets. The drawing tutorials in particular have been well received in my activities…

Become a Caregiver, activities coordinator, administrator, volunteer, etc.

I, like many others, was forced to move a face-to-face college class to virtual synchronous meetings in Zoom. This term I am teaching a group dynamics course. One of my goals is to have my students…

As an Activity Coordinator, things can get really busy and there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day. It’s hard to sneak away time at your desk for notes or planning because every activity is so hands on. Well, I have come up with a list of 10 activities most seniors should be able to do independently so you can take some time to work at your desk, plan activities or just catch up on emails. 1. Gardening Club I just set out supplies on a table, zip lock of dirt, flower pot…

Things to do and places to go during May with seniors and the elderly. Celebrate May Day and Mother's Day, be a bird watcher, visit antique stores, and more!

Ice cream sundays with cardboard cut-out and a portable player that plays ice cream truck music. For music file, contact Paul.

Great craft for kids or seniors!

Introducing, the Busy Board: Activities for Seniors! Craft this go-to anti-boredom board for your aged care facility. Check it out now!

Whiteboards are an indispensable tool for Activity Coordinators and can be used for group activities, communication and learning!

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Sample monthly and weekly activity calendars for activity coordinators working in nursing homes. I know from experience that when i first started at a rest home I was thrown in the deep end, and I just thought by sharing this it may help out a newbie to develop their activities program. This is a wonderful resource to help you plan ahead. Thanks to everyone who has shared their calendar.