Senior Living Activities Coordinator

Commonwealth Senior Living; Danville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Danville, Virginia, seeks a Resident Programs Assistant to support the Program Director in leading Resident Programs in Sweet Memories and Assisted Living. The role involves coordinating physical, social, and educational activities while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for residents.

The ideal candidate will have healthcare-related education or certification, experience with seniors (including memory care), and strong organizational and technology skills.

Qualifications

• Education or training in a health care field, or certification as an activity professional
• Experience working with seniors and memory loss preferred
• Two years' experience in activity planning for seniors preferred
• Must have knowledge of social and psychological needs of residents
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to work without close supervision
• Must have a valid driver's license with clean record
• Must be able to utilize technology effectively

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and preparing a variety of physical, social, recreational and educational events
• Assist with transportation and resident outings
• Produce the community monthly calendar
• Maintain documentation and attendance using digital programs
• Keep informed about community services and events to incorporate into activities
• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff
• Promote teamwork and a positive attitude among associates
• Evaluate activity quality and suggest adjustments as needed
• Maintain clean driving record and safely operate a large passenger van
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Independent work

Tech literacy

Time management

Problem-solving

Driver's license

Experience with seniors

Memory care experience

Education

Education or training in a health care field; certification preferred

Certified as activity professional by accrediting body

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Danville, Virginia, seeks a Resident Programs Assistant to support the Program Director in leading Resident Programs in Sweet Memories and Assisted Living. The role involves coordinating physical, social, and educational activities while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for residents.

The ideal candidate will have healthcare-related education or certification, experience with seniors (including memory care), and strong organizational and technology skills.