Resident Engagement & Wellness Coordinator

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living in Rochester, MI, is seeking a dynamic Activity Coordinator to enrich residents’ lives through engaging programs and community events. You will help plan, schedule, and execute activities that support physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

The role requires collaboration with the Activities Director and staff, maintaining calendars and newsletters, and frequent interaction with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology or Recreational Therapy, or an Activity Director Certification preferred.
• Available to work 2 weekends a month; may work some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and oversight of resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.
• Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting activities programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Attends all community planned functions and coordinates event from beginning to end including setup, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Helps plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Coordinates holiday decorations for the community.
• Assists with preparation and organization of a calendar of events and posts the calendar.
• Assists with development and distribution of community newsletter.
• Meets with or participates in meetings with new residents to introduce programs.
• Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members.
• Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Maintains or assists with maintaining a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Protects the privacy of the resident when communicating oral and written information.
• Must be able to work 2 weekends a month.
• May be required to work some holidays.

Skills

Event planning

Resident engagement

Communication

Calendar management

Public speaking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology or Recreational Therapy

Activity Director Certification

Tools

Database management

Job description

Cedarbrook Senior Living in Rochester, MI, is seeking a dynamic Activity Coordinator to enrich residents’ lives through engaging programs and community events. You will help plan, schedule, and execute activities that support physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

The role requires collaboration with the Activities Director and staff, maintaining calendars and newsletters, and frequent interaction with residents and families.