Activities & Engagement Coordinator

Velora Senior Living; Dos Palos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Velora Senior Living in California is seeking a Life-Enrichment Program Lead to design and oversee activities for assisted living and memory care residents, from morning stretch to art studio, music, gardening, outings and family celebrations.

You will plan and post a monthly activity calendar, learn residents' interests, adapt activities for participation, lead group programs, coordinate transportation, and recruit volunteers and partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience planning and leading group activities, ideally with older adults.
• Creativity, energy and confidence leading groups.
• Strong organizing skills and the ability to train and guide volunteers.
• Criminal record clearance and health screening before your start date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, post and lead a written monthly activity calendar for assisted living and memory care
• Get to know each resident's interests and abilities, and adapt activities so everyone can take part
• Lead group programs: exercise, music, art, games, gardening, faith and cultural celebrations
• Plan outings and community events, and coordinate transportation with the team
• Recruit, train and schedule volunteers and community partners
• Track participation and share highlights with families

Skills

Group activity planning

Public speaking

Volunteer coordination

Resident engagement

Job description

You'll design and lead Velora's life-enrichment program for assisted living and memory care residents - from morning stretch and art studio to music, gardening, outings and family celebrations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, post and lead a written monthly activity calendar for assisted living and memory care


• Get to know each resident's interests and abilities, and adapt activities so everyone can take part


• Lead group programs: exercise, music, art, games, gardening, faith and cultural celebrations


• Plan outings and community events, and coordinate transportation with the team


• Recruit, train and schedule volunteers and community partners


• Track participation and share highlights with families

Requirements

• At least one year of experience planning and leading group activities, ideally with older adults


• Creativity, energy and confidence leading groups


• Strong organizing skills and the ability to train and guide volunteers


• Criminal record clearance and health screening before your start date