Summary

Chase Point is nestled on the banks of the tidal Damariscotta River, and minutes from Damariscotta’s charming and historic downtown!  Our highly-trained, compassionate staff work with residents and their loved ones to create a care plan that reflects _their personality, respects their preferences and preserves their independence.  Come join our team!_

Position Summary

The Activity Coordinator takes part in designing patient and resident centered programs that encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, emotional and spiritual fulfillment. Has a wide degree of creativity and latitude and performs a variety of multiple tasks. Works as part of an integrated team and join various committees to continually improve a person centered culture, and to achieve positive customer service outcomes. Takes part in coordinating and supervising volunteer services at Chase Point in order to enhance services and to keep operating costs down. Takes part in design and creation of indoor and outdoor areas to support therapeutic environments and a loving comfortable home. Assists in preparing annual activity budgets, purchasing and organizing an inventory of supplies and equipment and maintaining a cost effective department.. Works as an advisor to Chase Point Resident Council and supports Resident Rights. Maintains current Maine driver’s license and operates facility vehicles in providing transportation for residents to community outings.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred..
2. License/Certifications: Certification from Activity Coordinator course preferred CPR Certification required within 3 months of hire. CNA certification is preferred. Current valid Maine driver’s license required.
3. Experience: Experience with geriatric population and those who have dementia.
4. Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical charts, regulations, policies and procedures, safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
5. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.  Ability to perform operations using units of American money and weight measurements, volume and distance.
6. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.