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Zerbe Retirement Community

Activities Coordinator for Personal Care Community

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $16/hr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Narvon, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

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Job Description

Want to be a part of a company that cares? Zerbe Retirement Community, a family-owned and operated 87 bed skilled nursing facility along with a 28 bed Personal Care and 58 Independent Living Cottages, has been serving the geriatric community since 1958. Our core value is to honor God by offering unconditional love to the older generations we serve and to each person who visits or works in our community. We will recognize the needs, accept and value the individuality of each resident, family member, visitor and staff member. Great company benefits! Wonderful company culture! The Activities Coordinator will coordinate activities in our Personal Care Community that will cater to a resident's individual or group needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs activities to help maintain and improve the mental, social and physical health of our Personal Care residents.
Builds good rapport with residents as to encourage participation in events.
Willing to listen to residents ideas, wants and desires for activities and research then to bring them to fruition.
Transports residents to activities as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to demonstrate creativity and be able to plan and execute appropriate activities for the residents.
Must have previous experience with geriatric community and executing events.
Must be able and willing to drive the bus .
Must be an active listener and be customer service oriented.
Good computer skills. Education and Experience
High School Diploma minimum.
Practical experience in a geriatric setting.

The Activities Coordinator benefits:

P/T 30 hours/week position. 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday No Holidays Health Insurance, 401(k), partial holiday pay and PTO. Will work occasionally on a Saturday Do you want to enjoy your job? If you are dedicated, reliable, want to make a difference and work in this great environment, APPLY NOW! EOE!

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Please describe what experience or talents you have that qualify you for this Activities Coordinator position?

Work Location:

In person