Activities Coordinator - Memory Support

Ecumenical Retirement; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Length of service bonus awards

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Medical (Highmark Blue Shield)

Vision and dental

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability plans

Family and medical leave

Bereavement/jury duty leave

Wellness reimbursement

$2 meals on campuses

Job summary

Ecumenical Retirement in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an Activities Coordinator - Memory Support to create engaging experiences for residents. The role is full-time, on-site from 8:30am to 4:30pm with every other Saturday and holiday; pay starts at $18/hour and opportunities exist to earn more with experience.

You will lead residents in memory-support activities, coordinate events at campuses, and collaborate with a supervisory team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred.
• Energetic, personable, positive, enthusiastic, creative and imaginative leadership style.
• Ability to communicate intentions and directions to residents and co-workers; active listening/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.

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.
• Promote a positive, enthusiastic environment to motivate resident engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Active listening

Communication

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Comm Life - Dynam Living 6106

Requisition Number: ACTIV011979

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Ecumenical Bldg3
Ecumenical (Harrisburg)
3525 Canby St
Harrisburg, PA 17109, USA

*Pay starts at $18/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 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.

*Full time 8:30am-4:30pm, includes every other Saturday and every other holiday*

*PRN*

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 - Memory Support 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.
• Promote a positive, enthusiastic environment to motivate resident engagement.

Activities Coordinator - Memory Support 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/Ecumenical:

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

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