Activities Assistant

Pay starts at $17.50–$18.50/hour with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.

Schedule

• Full-time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, every other weekend and every other holiday off; Tuesdays have adjusted hours.
• Week one: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
• Week two: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

About the role

As the Activities Assistant Part-Time, you will create experiences with all members of our community and encourage residents to participate. We are seeking individuals who value the company of older adults, lead with a big-picture mentality, and appreciate the arts and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas for new and favorite experiences.
• Drive residents’ interest in a dynamic lifestyle to promote a sense of pride and purpose.
• Venture out with residents to theaters, museums, sporting events, restaurants, special destinations and more.
• Team up with the Activities Coordinator and/or Associate in preparing and planning on- and off-site events and activities.
• Guide volunteers to create meaningful impact.
• Promote a positive, enthusiastic environment to motivate resident engagement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred but not required.
• Leadership style that is energetic, personable, positive, enthusiastic, creative and imaginative.
• Ability to communicate intentions and directions to residents and co-workers; be an active listener/empathetic.
• Strong motivational skills to positively influence resident participation.
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations in the past three years.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.

Benefits

• Highmark Blue Shield medical coverage
• Excellent vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off with rollover 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 campus including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Length-of-service bonus awards

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 in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

About Country Meadows

We have over 2,500 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.