Senior Living Activity Enrichment Specialist

Messiah Lifeways; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, PA is hiring a Full Time Activities Assistant (Enrichment Specialist) to create and lead person-centered activities for residents. The role runs 8:00am-4:30pm with alternating Mondays, Fridays, plus other days and weekends as part of a holiday rotation, focusing on engagement and connection within the community.

The ideal candidate enjoys serving others, is comfortable coordinating supplies, documenting participation, and fostering social opportunities during

Qualifications

• Plan, coordinate and conduct meaningful enrichment programs.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs, audio-visual equipment, and communication devices.
• Work with children due to intergenerational programming as well as older adults.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
• Professionalism and patience while supporting residents displaying challenging behavioral expressions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead person-centered, meaningful, and age-appropriate group programs.
• Encourage and invite residents to participate in activities, providing transportation assistance to and from programs when needed.
• Work with your manager to request and/or purchase supplies needed for engaging programming.
• Accurately and timely document resident activity participation in our electronic record and coordinate with care team members to capture other engagement experiences.
• Assist residents during mealtimes while creating opportunities for socialization and connection with fellow residents and team members.
• Keep activity areas, office spaces, and activity storage areas clean, organized, and tidy.
• Work cooperatively and productively with residents, families, and fellow team members.
• Follow proper safety procedures and use devices/equipment appropriately to promote a safe working environment.
• Work willingly under direction and supervision.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding resident information and other business-related information pertaining to Messiah Lifeways.

Skills

Enrichment program planning

Basic computer/AV literacy

Intergenerational programming

Patience and enthusiasm

Professionalism under challenging beh

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, PA is hiring a Full Time Activities Assistant (Enrichment Specialist) to create and lead person-centered activities for residents. The role runs 8:00am-4:30pm with alternating Mondays, Fridays, plus other days and weekends as part of a holiday rotation, focusing on engagement and connection within the community.

The ideal candidate enjoys serving others, is comfortable coordinating supplies, documenting participation, and fostering social opportunities during