Activities Coordinator

Join Arizona’s largest, most prominent not-for-profit hospice, serving the valley since 1977.

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 provides 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 provides superb and creative person-centered care, and a Community Education Center educates and inspire physicians, nurses, social workers, caregivers, families, and the community to improve quality of life for persons living with dementia.

Benefits:

• Supportive work environment with a culture of caring for patients and one another.
• Competitive wages and excellent benefit program.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Flexible schedules for work/life balance

Provide one-to one, compassionate care while loving your job!

Position Summary

The Activities Coordinator supports meaningful engagement and quality of life for individuals living with dementia through a combination of direct programming at the Dementia Care and Education Campus Adult Day Club and community-based engagement within designated partner facilities. This position requires a compassionate, enthusiastic, flexible, and dependable individual who enjoys connecting with others and recognizes the importance of meaningful engagement in dementia care. Through creativity, humor, patience, and a person-centered approach, the Activities Coordinator creates opportunities for social connection, cognitive stimulation, physical activity, self-expression, and purpose.

At the Adult Day Club, the Activities Coordinator works collaboratively with team members, volunteers, and students to facilitate engaging daily programming and support those living with dementia throughout their day. Within partner facilities, the Activities Coordinator independently organizes and facilitates dementia-informed engagement activities while building collaborative relationships with facility staff and modeling effective approaches to meaningful engagement.

Success in this position is rooted in interpersonal skills, adaptability, initiative, organization, and the ability to create positive experiences for individuals with varying cognitive and functional abilities. Specialized artistic or recreational talents are welcomed but are not required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates meaningful engagement activities at the Adult Dat Club.
• Provides compassionate, person-centered support to Adult Day Club members.
• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates meaningful engagement within designated community partner facilities.
• Demonstrates teamwork, adaptability, and professional accountability.
• Maintains professional knowledge and adheres to organizational standards. and enhances professional skills.
• Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess current CPR.
• Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain as required by HOV.
• Experience working with older adults, individuals living with dementia, or individuals with cognitive or functional challenges preferred.
• Experience facilitating group activities, coordinating programs, or working in community-based settings preferred.
• Relevant experience in caregiving, education, recreation, hospitality, customer service, or other people-centered roles may be considered.
• Demonstrates a warm, approachable, patient, and engaging interpersonal style.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying communication and cognitive abilities.
• Ability to remain composed, flexible, and solution-focused when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
• Comfortable facilitating activities and engaging individuals and groups.
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, resourcefulness, and a willingness to try new approaches.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently in community settings and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to receive feedback, accept direction, and apply new learning.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to complete required documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and appropriate workplace conduct.
• Ability and willingness to travel between assigned locations during the workday.

Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment