Activities Coordinator - Memory Support
Country Meadows Retirement Communities · Harrisburg, PA · Yesterday
On-siteAdministrative$19/hrFull-time
About the role
Want to help a 90-year-old skydive? Or inspire a passion for painting? As the Activities Coordinator - Memory Support, 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 offsite 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
- 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
Schedule
Full time 8:30am-4:30pm, includes every other Saturday and every other holiday