Senior Living Activities & Engagement Coordinator

Addington Place of Carroll; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living in Carroll, IA, is seeking an Activities & Events Coordinator to develop and oversee resident programs in our community. You will plan, schedule, and run activities that support physical, social, emotional, and cognitive well-being for residents.

The role requires collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate events from start to finish, including setup and breakdown.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred.
• One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred.
• Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated creative ability.
• Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities.
• Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for our residents in our community.
• Attend all community planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings and every other weekend) for planned activity events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Motivating seniors

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in social work / related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Discovery Senior Living in Carroll, IA, is seeking an Activities & Events Coordinator to develop and oversee resident programs in our community. You will plan, schedule, and run activities that support physical, social, emotional, and cognitive well-being for residents.

The role requires collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate events from start to finish, including setup and breakdown.