Adult Day Care Coordinators

Aspiring adult daycare coordinators should try to obtain as much volunteer and on-the-job experience at adult daycare centers or in other settings where services are provided to the elderly.

Certain personal characteristics are necessary for success in this field. Compassion and an affinity for the elderly and disabled are vital, as are patience and the desire to help others. You should also be organized and able to manage other workers effectively. Communication skills are very important since you will be working with staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and client's families.

An adult daycare coordinator requires both soft and hard skills to explore the field. Hard skills such as CPR, community outreach, mental illness, substance abuse, and managing crises. Soft skills are also important to an adult daycare coordinator to administer to patients, provide them with technical assistance, and give clinical supervision.