Senior Activity & Engagement Coordinator

Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 55,743,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids is hiring a full-time Resident Program Assistant to support the Program Director in leading all Resident Programs in Sweet Memories and Assisted Living. The role focuses on engaging residents, planning events, and maintaining a safe, active environment with the care team.

Qualified applicants may have healthcare training or certification, with strong emphasis on seniors’ social and psychological needs, organization, and driving ability for outings.

Qualifications

• Education or training in a heath care field or certified as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body, preferred by not required
• Experience working with seniors and those with memory loss strongly preferred.
• Two years’ experience in activity planning for seniors preferred.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of social and psychological needs of residents.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must, have a working knowledge of and be able to utilize technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Program Director with planning, developing and preparing a variety of physical, social, recreational and educational events.
• Assists with transportation and resident outings
• Assists with the production of the community monthly calendar.
• Assists in maintaining documentation and resident attendance through digital programs
• Maintains knowledge of communities, services, and events in the area and incorporates into activity schedule as appropriate.
• Establishes a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among associates
• Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and suggests adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.
• Must have a clean driving record, and be eligible to be ensured on the company driving policy, and be able to operate a large passenger van safely.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Problem-solving

Tech proficiency

Driver's license

Social/psychological needs

Follow instructions

Education

Healthcare field education or activity professional certification

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids is hiring a full-time Resident Program Assistant to support the Program Director in leading all Resident Programs in Sweet Memories and Assisted Living. The role focuses on engaging residents, planning events, and maintaining a safe, active environment with the care team.

Qualified applicants may have healthcare training or certification, with strong emphasis on seniors’ social and psychological needs, organization, and driving ability for outings.