Activity Assistant

Discovery Commons Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Virginia Beach is seeking an Activities & Events Coordinator. This role involves planning and conducting engaging programs for residents, ensuring their physical, social, and emotional needs are met. Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s Degree and experience in assisted living, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and Holidays

Full benefit package including health, dental, vision

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Qualifications

• Preferred experience of 1-3 years in assisted living or long term care with memory care patients.
• Proficient in verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and overseeing resident activities.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct programs for residents.
• Coordinate community events from start to finish.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Motivational skills

Organizational skills

Delegation skills

Creative ability

Education

Associate’s Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Discover your Purpose!

COMMUNITY, a Discovery Senior Living community is growing, thriving and has meaningful job opportunities available in a safe and supportive work environment.

We provide on the job training with no experience required for most positions.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms

Activities & Events Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities.
• Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for our residents in our community.
• Attend all community planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings and every other weekend) for planned activity events.
• Drive community bus.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred
• One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred
• Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated creative ability.
• Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

_ If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!_

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