Senior Living Activities Coordinator

Arcadia at Limerick Pointe; Lindberg Heights (PA); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits from day

Job summary

Vantage Point Retirement Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to support planning, scheduling, and conducting programs that enhance residents' physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You will invite residents to participate, coordinate with staff and volunteers, and help manage a calendar of events.

The role requires a commitment to serving the senior population, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with a team to deliver engaging activities

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years experience in assisted living or senior care preferred.
• Interest in working with senior population.
• Ability to plan and coordinate activities with staff and volunteers.

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

People skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Time management

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Calendar design software

Email

Internet

Job description

Vantage Point Retirement Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to support planning, scheduling, and conducting programs that enhance residents' physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You will invite residents to participate, coordinate with staff and volunteers, and help manage a calendar of events.

The role requires a commitment to serving the senior population, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with a team to deliver engaging activities