Activities Specialist

Jobtome; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Professional Development & Advancement

Health, Dental & Life Insurance

401(k) with generous match

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Job summary

Wesley Enhanced Living is seeking an Activities Specialist to design and lead programs that engage residents physically, mentally, and socially. If you love making people smile, this is the role for you!

You will plan and run group and individual activities, encourage participation, and work with families to build relationships while collaborating with the Life Enrichment team to enhance resident wellness.

Qualifications

• Experience in recreation, activities, or therapeutic programming preferred.
• Creative, energetic, and compassionate personality.
• Ability to motivate and engage older adults in fun and meaningful activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead engaging group and individual activities (games, arts & crafts, fitness, music, outings, etc.).
• Encourage resident participation and adapt programs to meet diverse needs.
• Build warm, positive relationships with residents and families.
• Collaborate with the Life Enrichment team to enhance resident wellness.

Skills

Experience in recreation/activities/TH

Creative, energetic, compassionate

Motivate and engage older adults

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

CTRS or equivalent preferred

Position-specific certification required

Job description

Overview

Join the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area! Wesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. We are certified as a Great Place to Work year after year. And there's a good reason for that. Our employees love where they work because of our supportive culture and a workplace that makes you feel welcome and valued. There's a strong family bond between our staff and residents like none other. Our employees are proud to work here, make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents, and often say: 'It's not just a job'!

Position Summary

The Activities Specialist design and lead programs that engage residents physically, mentally, and socially. If you love making people smile, this is the role for you!

Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, and lead engaging group and individual activities (games, arts & crafts, fitness, music, outings, etc.)
• Encourage resident participation and adapt programs to meet diverse needs
• Build warm, positive relationships with residents and families
• Collaborate with the Life Enrichment team to enhance resident wellness

Qualifications

• Experience in recreation, activities, or therapeutic programming preferred
• Creative, energetic, and compassionate personality
• Ability to motivate and engage older adults in fun and meaningful activities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, or related field

Licensure / Certification

• CTRS or equivalent preferred
• position specific certification required

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Professional Development and Advancement opportunities
• Health, Dental, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) plans with generous match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to spark joy, create smiles, and enrich lives.

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