Senior Living Activities Coordinator

Vantage Point Retirement Living, Inc.; Limerick (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits from day one

Birthday paid holiday

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vantage Point Retirement Living, Inc. seeks an Activities Assistant to plan, schedule and conduct programs enriching residents physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

You will coordinate with staff and volunteers, invite participation, and help manage a calendar of events, decorations and themed activities. Ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent or 6 months–1 year related experience, strong organizational skills, and a compassionate, flexible approach to

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
• One to three years’ experience preferred in assisted living, personal care, long-term care or experience/exposure to the senior population.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Assist, invite and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Assess, plan and manage facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers.
• Attend community planned functions and coordinate events from beginning to end.
• Help plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Coordinate holiday decorations for the community.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate appropriate mixed groups.
• Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.
• Oversee daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events. Post and distribute the calendar.
• Distribute community newsletter.
• Meet with new residents to introduce the program.
• Assist Director in leadership of the wellness program.
• Work with volunteer staff.
• Address resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Document resident participation in activities.
• Maintain resident common areas, activity areas and workspace in accordance with appropriate infection control procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Interest in senior population

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Calendar design software

Email

Internet

Job description

Vantage Point Retirement Living, Inc. seeks an Activities Assistant to plan, schedule and conduct programs enriching residents physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

You will coordinate with staff and volunteers, invite participation, and help manage a calendar of events, decorations and themed activities. Ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent or 6 months–1 year related experience, strong organizational skills, and a compassionate, flexible approach to