Activities Assistant

Freedom Village Brandywine; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living community in Chester County is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator. This role involves planning and coordinating activities that support the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably an Associate’s degree, with experience working with seniors. The position can be part-time or full-time, demonstrating a commitment to enriching the lives of the elderly population through engaging programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating activities for residents.
• Promote a healthy community culture for residents and employees.
• Provide educational opportunities for residents and staff.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Planning and coordinating activities

Compassionate engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Job description

Freedom Village at Brandywine

When you work at Freedom Village at Brandywine you have a front‑row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Freedom Village at Brandywine is recruiting for a Life Enrichment Coordinator. In this role you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental, and social well‑being. We are looking to fill both part‑time and full‑time positions. The part‑time position is scheduled for Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, with shifts ranging from 12–16 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one‑to‑one visits, as indicated.
• Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees.
• Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.
• Lead daily resident activities per our Community standards.
• Assist with preparing and distributing monthly calendars according to the Community standards.
• Plan and execute diverse and engaging programs to meet the needs of a diverse resident population including newly retired seniors seeking a carefree lifestyle, seniors in need of physical assistance, and seniors in varying stages of memory loss.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Six (6) months experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment preferred.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status, including MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID‑19. All employees are required to provide proof of COVID‑19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.

If you’re an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement, please apply; we’d love to get to know you!

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