Senior Living Activity Leader – Wellness & Engagement

HumanGood; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) with employer match

HSA option with employer contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell phone plan allowance

Cell phone stipend

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

HumanGood is seeking an Activity Coordinator for Rydal Park & Waters. You’ll develop and promote quality educational, entertaining, and challenging activities and outings for residents, under supervision, to enhance life quality and satisfaction.

You’ll represent the organization professionally and help ensure resident wellbeing. The role requires education in recreation/health education, experience with older adults, and potential certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with emphasis in recreation, health education or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 or 2 years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
• Two or more years of direct programming experience with older adults.
• State certification for Activities Leader required for Activity Coordinators working in Skilled Nursing (36-hour minimum, can be acquired after hire) preferred for those not working in Skilled Nursing.
• CTRS Preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and monitor wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of residents
• Provide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our residents
• Ensure life enrichment programs meet all local, state and federal regulations
• Plans, prepares, directs and participates in variety of activity programs for residents, such as entertainment, cooking, educational programs, arts and crafts, games, sports, and outings; ensures that all regulatory requirements for types of activities are met.
• Give guidance to and coordinates work of Activity Assistants and/or volunteer staff performing administrative tasks or duties such as instructing, assigning work, reviewing work, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities included recruitment, training and managing volunteer program supervising volunteers,
• Plan monthly activities calendar for community, schedules, promotes, leads and instructs activities; encourages participation; coordinates in-room programs for bedfast residents and for those not desiring to attend group programs;

Job description

HumanGood is seeking an Activity Coordinator for Rydal Park & Waters. You’ll develop and promote quality educational, entertaining, and challenging activities and outings for residents, under supervision, to enhance life quality and satisfaction.

You’ll represent the organization professionally and help ensure resident wellbeing. The role requires education in recreation/health education, experience with older adults, and potential certifications.