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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Objective: Responsible in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident\'s social, physical, mental, emotional and sensory needs. Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and coordinate various events and activities for residents. Assess resident\'s recreational and social needs. Create a welcoming and engaging community for residents to enjoy. Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events. Research and recommend entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc. that may enrich the activity schedule. Coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Accompany residents on field trips as assigned. Assist with the training and mentoring of Resident Assistants assigned to Memory Care and the Care Suites in the portion of their responsibilities that includes leading activities. Maintain accurate records of event attendance and feedback. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in hospitality, event planning, or related field Experience in the Assisted Living and Memory Care industry Experience working with diverse communities Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities) Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below: * Stand; sit for extended periods of time while conducting activity programs. * Bend, squat to interact with residents or work with activity supplies. * Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing 10 -25 pounds. * Use hands and arms for simple grasping, pushing and pulling in using supplies for activity programs. * Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and to carry objects. * Speak clearly and make self understood in face-to-face interactions * See objects closely to read directions, instructions, warnings, etc. * Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc. Environment * Works indoors in a climate-controlled environment majority of the time. * Works outdoors in elements of seasonal weather for periods of time to conduct field trips. Working Hours Hours may be adjusted occasionally to meet programming needs. The work schedule and hours may vary from week to week. Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer; this job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GLMC is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6E9E6DDE20FC4180