Activities Coordinator and Activities Assistant

Activities Coordinator and Activities Assistant Country Meadows Retirement Communities - 3.9 Wyomissing, PA Job Details Full-time $17 - $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off On-the-job training Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Activities Coordinator and Activities Assistant (Senior Living & Memory Care) Multiple Opportunities Available Pay starts at $17.00-18.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on applicable experience. Do you enjoy creating meaningful experiences and building relationships with older adults? Join our Dynamic Living team and help enrich the lives of our residents through engaging activities, special events, outings, and memory support programming. We're hiring for multiple opportunities within our Dynamic Living department, including positions in both our traditional senior living neighborhoods and our Connections Memory Support neighborhood. Depending on the position and location, your responsibilities may include activity planning, resident engagement, memory support programming, and leading enriching experiences that promote purpose, dignity, and quality of life. Our hiring team will work with you to determine which Dynamic Living opportunity best matches your experience, interests, and career goals. Whether you've worked as an Activities Assistant, Activities Coordinator, Recreation Assistant, Recreation Coordinator, Life Enrichment Assistant, Life Enrichment Coordinator, or Memory Care Activities Assistant, we'd love to talk with you! Current Opportunities - Full-time Dayshift, with every other weekend

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Activities Assistant Support daily activities and events while encouraging resident participation. Assist with planning programs, outings, special events, and creating meaningful one-on-one interactions with residents. Dynamic Living Coordinator (Memory Support) Take a lead role in planning and facilitating engaging activities, coordinating special events, organizing community outings, and partnering with volunteers to deliver an exceptional resident experience. Connections Club Coordinator (Memory Support) Work closely with residents living with memory loss by leading structured daily meetings, cognitive engagement activities, memory support programming, and personalized experiences designed to promote independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Overview of Activities Program Responsibilities:

Plan and facilitate engaging daily activities, programs, and events. Encourage and motivate residents to participate in individual and group experiences. Generate creative ideas for new and favorite programs based on resident interests. Lead games, discussions, music, crafts, wellness activities, and cognitive exercises. Support specialized memory support programming, including structured daily meetings for residents living with memory loss. Coordinate community outings to restaurants, museums, theaters, sporting events, parks, and other destinations. Assist with planning special events and seasonal celebrations. Partner with volunteers to create meaningful resident experiences. Maintain required documentation of resident participation. Foster a positive, energetic, and welcoming environment that enhances residents' quality of life, dignity, and independence.

Activities Program Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED. Experience working with older adults, activities, recreation, hospitality, education, childcare, customer service, or memory care is preferred, but not required. Creative, compassionate, energetic, and engaging personality. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate and engage individuals with varying abilities and interests. Valid driver's license with no major violations in the past three years. Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Our investment in you:

Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience Length of service bonus awards PayActiv On-Demand Pay - Work today, get paid tomorrow Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical Excellent vision and dental 401(k) retirement plan with company match Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning Supplemental life insurance Company-paid short-term disability Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans Family and medical leave Paid bereavement and jury duty leave Wellness reimbursement incentives $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert Our support for you: Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa. Direct access to your supervisory team Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement On-the-job training and continuing education Employee assistance program for you and your family Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need) Helping Hand interest-free loans Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.