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What do you enjoy most about activities coordinator work? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn and advance?

What keeps you at your job?

any advice on activities coordinator jobs, how to get one, interviewing, anything imhoffgloria@yahoo.com with the elderly

Hello Gloria! I am a volunteer/activities coordinator for an assisted living facility. The job is extremely creative and enjoyable, and you do form a bond with the residents. My salary is $32,000/year, which is good, considering, I have a paid position to enjoy time with loved ones. To get your foot in the door, I suggest...VOLUNTEERING! If you volunteer for an assisted living facility, for example, you will have the first-hand experience needed to answer the questions in your interview. It worked for me. I also carry a degree in family science on the undergraduate level.

I have just recently been appointed also as an activity coordinator for the elderly in a residential home, and wondering if anyone had any tips or suggestions too.

Thank You!

Clare in United Kingdom said: I have just recently been appointed as an activity coordinator for the elderly in a residential home & was just wondering if anyone had any tips or suggestions for things that I could do with the residents. I already have a few ideas but any help from others would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Day trips to museums, a special event that's in town for a limited time, special guided tours to local attractions or attractions that would be a day trip...playing cards or charades etc on the bus. Bring in musicians that play "oldie" music (of their era) so they can sing &/ or dance. Speical event dances - how about a prom? How 'bout a big band dance nite or disc? Get residents who play an instrument signed up for their own concert or have them play once a month at dinner. Loads of fun things to do! Is this helpful?

Hi, I'm a newly appointed activities coordinator and my boss has asked me to record everything I do with residents. Does anyone have a recording template that can help? I used to use tick box i.e Bingo, tick. That's out because it apparently lacks meaning. Help please!! Thank you.