Activities Assistant

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a caring community as an Activities Assistant at Country Meadows Retirement Communities. You'll create engaging experiences for residents while promoting their participation in a dynamic lifestyle. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with older adults, strong leadership skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate.

Benefits

Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience

Length of service bonus awards

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays including your birthday

Supplemental life insurance

Paid bereavement and jury duty leave

Qualifications

• Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred.
• Energetic, personable, positive leadership style.
• Strong listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas for new and favorite experiences.
• Team up with the Activities Coordinator to plan events.
• Promote a positive, enthusiastic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Motivational Skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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As the Activities Assistant, 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. This position is located at our Wyomissing campus, in the Reading area.

Current Opportunities

Part Time 10am-4pm (includes every other weekend and every other holiday)

Pay starts at $16.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience

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 three 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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