Activities Coordinator
Hospice of the Valley

Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1977. A mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.

With the support of the community, Hospice of the Valley's Dementia Care and Education Campus is an innovative and comprehensive resource for those living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The Campus will provide full-spectrum care for persons living with all stages of dementia and support for their families. A 12-person Assisted Living Center, a 10-person Hospice Inpatient Care Home, an Adult Day Center, and a Child Center will provide superb and creative person-centered care, and a Community Education Center will educate and inspire physicians, nurses, social workers, caregivers, families, and the community to improve quality of life for persons living with dementia.

Position Profile

The Activities Coordinator uses their unique art form, talents, and interests such as visual art, woodworking, music, dance, theater, storytelling, poetry, creative writing, history, etc. to create and facilitate interactive and instruction-based classes to develop interpersonal skills, reduce depression, increase self-esteem and self-awareness , and enhance cognitive, social and physical abilities in older adults experiencing cognitive and physical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Dementia Care and Education campus Life Enrichment Coordinator to help plan and coordinate participant engagement activities for the Adult Day Club and Child Center.
• Promotes collaboration between staff and volunteers with participant engagement.
• Provides additional support to participants.
• Promotes positive/effective volunteer and staff relationships.
• Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.
• Adheres to scope of practice/HOV standards and facilitates continuously improved processes/services.
• Maintains and enhances professional skills.
• Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (human relations field, preferred).
• Knowledge in the care of persons living with dementia.
• Talents, Passions, or Interests in one or more areas such as: Visual Art, Woodworking, Music, Dance, Theater, Storytelling, Poetry, History, etc.
• Dementia experience preferred.
• The passion and ability to teach others in a group and individual setting.
• A contagious interactive and charismatic personality.
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities.
• Strong planning, execution and problem- solving skills.
• Must have current DPS clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Minimum of 1-years of experience with dementia population, preferred.

Hospice of the Valley offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, a matching 401k, tuition assistance, an award winning wellness program and a host of employee recognition and rewards. Employees also receive comprehensive orientation, training and resources.

Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

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