Activities Coordinator - Personal Care & Memory Care Personal & Memory Care Facility| Full-Time or Part-Time Latrobe, PA Bring Fun, Connection & Community to Our Residents! Are you a creative, outgoing person who loves making people smile? Do you enjoy planning parties, organizing events, discovering great local entertainers, and coming up with fun things for people to do? We are looking for an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to join our personal care home team and create meaningful, engaging experiences for residents in both our Personal Care and Memory Care communities.
Responsibilities:
Create and manage a weekly activities calendar for Personal Care and Memory Care residents. Plan fun, creative, and meaningful activities including games, crafts, exercise, music, social gatherings, outings, and educational programs. Plan and coordinate resident birthday parties, holiday celebrations, themed parties, family events, and special events. Find and book local musicians, bands, entertainers, performers, speakers, and other community guests. Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, schools, churches, volunteers, and entertainers. Develop activities specifically suited to residents living with dementia and memory impairment. Organized and able to manage multiple events and activities. Comfortable calling and coordinating with entertainers and vendors. Patient, compassionate, and respectful of residents with different abilities and levels of cognition. A team player who works well with caregivers, nurses, management, families, and volunteers. Reliable, enthusiastic, and willing to jump in wherever needed.
Experience Previous experience in senior living, personal care, memory care, recreation, activities, event planning, hospitality, or a similar field is preferred but not necessarily required. The most important qualities are personality, creativity, organization, and a genuine desire to make residents' lives better. Experience working with individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease is a plus. We are a Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$15.00 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 - 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance
Experience:
Event planning/Activities coordination: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to