Activities Coordinator

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off

Paid holidays including your birthday

Wellness reimbursement incentives

Meals on campus

Job summary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities is hiring an Activities Coordinator in Bethlehem, PA to create engaging experiences for residents in memory care and personal care settings. The role offers a daytime schedule with some alternating shifts and a pay range starting at $19.00–$21.00 per hour, with opportunities to earn more based on experience.

The position emphasizes leadership, empathy, and strong communication to motivate participation and plan offsite and on-site activities that enrich

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience in retirement living is preferred.
• Leadership style should be energetic, personable, positive, enthusiastic, creative and imaginative.
• Ability to communicate intentions and directions to residents and co-workers; active listening is key.
• Strong motivational skills to positively influence resident participation.
• Valid driver's license with no major violations in the past three years.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas for new and favorite experiences for residents.
• Drive residents' interest in a dynamic lifestyle to promote pride and purpose.
• Go with residents to theaters, museums, sporting events, restaurants, special destinations and more.
• Coordinate with the Activities Coordinator/Associate to plan on- and offsite events.
• Guide volunteers to create meaningful impact.
• Promote a positive, enthusiastic environment to motivate engagement.
• Invite residents to memory support meetings and activities.
• Plan and facilitate daily memory care activities and cognitive exercises.
• Maintain documentation of resident participation in programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Motivation

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pay starts at $19.00 - $21.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience

As the Activities Coordinator in personal care and memory care, 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.

Opportunities Available:

Memory Care:

• Full-time 9:00am to 5:00pm, every other Wednesday 11:00am to 7:00pm, with every other weekend and every other holiday OFF
• Experience in Memory Care Required

Personal Care:

• Full-time 9:00am to 5:00pm, every other Tuesday 11:00am to 7:00pm, 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

Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

Activities Coordinator 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.
• Invite and encourage residents to attend memory support meetings and activities.
• Plan and facilitate a daily morning meeting for memory care residents.
• Lead stimulating cognitive exercise.
• Maintain required documentation of resident participation in programs.

Activities Coordinator Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in retirement living preferred.
• 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