Senior Living Activities Coordinator

Sarah Reed Senior Living; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Reed Senior Living is seeking an organized Activities Assistant to support recreational and diversional programs for residents in Erie, PA. You will implement activity policies, help supervise, prepare materials, and assist residents to participate in programs.

Key responsibilities include encouraging socialization, assisting with crafts, music and group activities, and aiding with feeding duties after proper training. A compassionate approach to elderly care is essential.

Qualifications

• High School education.
• Previous experience with the elderly.
• Previous experience in social and recreational programs including music, art, and crafts.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing programs which provide entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation and provides an opportunity for creative expression fulfilling social and recreational needs.
• Supervises and directs those programs assigned by the Director of Activities, prepares materials, demonstrates techniques, gives instructions, and assists when necessary.
• Motivates residents to develop new hobbies and interests as well as encourages them to continue their current interests; stimulates socialization through participation in group activities.
• After being trained for the feeding program, will be provide that service to residents as assigned by nurse in charge.
• Maintains an orderly Activity Room and storage areas.
• Assists residents to and from activities.
• Is aware of responsibilities during a fire drill.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School education

Job description

Sarah Reed Senior Living is seeking an organized Activities Assistant to support recreational and diversional programs for residents in Erie, PA. You will implement activity policies, help supervise, prepare materials, and assist residents to participate in programs.

Key responsibilities include encouraging socialization, assisting with crafts, music and group activities, and aiding with feeding duties after proper training. A compassionate approach to elderly care is essential.