Senior Activities Coordinator - Part-Time | PTO & Tuition

Homewood Retirement Centers, Inc.; Williamsport (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, and life 보험

Job summary

Homewood Living Williamsport is seeking a part-time Therapeutic Recreation support role to assist the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator in engaging residents through individual and group activities. The position emphasizes confidentiality, safety, and collaborative care planning within a senior living environment.

The role involves coordinating activities, guiding orientation programs, scheduling transportation, and supporting volunteers while documenting resident progress for licensed nursing

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand English well.
• Has compassion, understanding and empathy for older persons.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to listen and to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.
• Ability to and enjoys encouraging and motivating older persons.
• Qualities of creativity, resourcefulness and imagination in planning resident activities.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to drive Homewood's van and has a valid driver's license.
• Experience working with elderly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator in carrying out individual and group activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information and follows policies.
• Develops, coordinates and assists residents with activities.
• Guides Reality Orientation activities (daily announcements, current events, etc.).
• Schedules use of the van for drives, trips, and events.
• Assists in assigning volunteers and supervising materials.
• Participates in resident care planning when pertinent.
• Facilitates functions from outside groups and weekend/evening activities.
• Documents attendance and reports changes to the licensed nurse.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

English literacy

Compassion for elderly

Follow instructions

Resident communication

Motivation for elderly

Creativity in activities

Driver's license

Elder care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Homewood Living Williamsport is seeking a part-time Therapeutic Recreation support role to assist the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator in engaging residents through individual and group activities. The position emphasizes confidentiality, safety, and collaborative care planning within a senior living environment.

The role involves coordinating activities, guiding orientation programs, scheduling transportation, and supporting volunteers while documenting resident progress for licensed nursing