Activities Assistant

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Length of service bonus

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Medical – Highmark Blue Shield

Vision and dental

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and rollover

Paid holidays including birthday

Personal Day of Meaning

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Family and medical leave

Bereavement and jury duty leave

Wellness reimbursement

$2 meals on campus

Job summary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities is seeking an Activities Assistant for a part-time role in Mechanicsburg, PA. You will plan, create and implement experiences for residents, encouraging participation and a sense of purpose in daily life.

The position offers a set schedule with every other weekend and holiday off, competitive pay with potential increases based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. Prior experience with senior activities is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred.
• Energetic, personable, positive, and imaginative leadership style.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas for new and favorite activities.
• Encourage resident participation and a sense of pride and purpose.
• Plan outings to theaters, museums, restaurants and events.
• Coordinate with the Activities Coordinator and volunteers for events.
• Guide volunteers to create meaningful impact.
• Foster a positive, enthusiastic environment for resident engagement.

Skills

Activity planning

Event coordination

Resident engagement

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Want to help a 90-year-old skydive? Or inspire a passion for painting? As Activities, you will plan, create and implement 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, can work independently and appreciate the arts and wellness.

Part Time Shift: 9:00a-5:00p Includes set schedule that comes with Every Other weekend and Every Other Holiday OFF!

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

Activities Assistant Job 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.

Activities Assistant Job 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 five years.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.

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
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