Senior Living Activity & Wellness Coordinator

Erickson Senior Living; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k plan

Education assistance

Certification reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Onsite medical centers

Free onsite parking

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living's Lantern Hill in New Providence, NJ seeks an Activity Program Coordinator to design, plan, and facilitate programs for residents across continuing care settings, with emphasis on physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities include leading group activities, supervising staff, escorting residents on outings, collaborating with teams and families, and adapting programs to residents' needs; weekend and evening shifts required; APC

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an Activities Staff with supervisory experience or 3 years as a Programming Assistant.
• Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence, and experience with the elderly is required.
• AAC or CTRS certification preferred; APC certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and facilitate structured and improvised programs for individuals and groups.
• Escort residents on group trips and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with teams, volunteers, families to deliver engaging programs.
• Assess residents' needs to tailor activities to their abilities and interests.
• Lead activities in spaces, common areas, and residents' rooms; include weekends/evenings as needed.

Skills

Group leadership

Supervisory experience

Elderly care experience

Program design

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Four-year degree

AAC certification

CTRS certification

Tools

APC

Job description

Erickson Senior Living's Lantern Hill in New Providence, NJ seeks an Activity Program Coordinator to design, plan, and facilitate programs for residents across continuing care settings, with emphasis on physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities include leading group activities, supervising staff, escorting residents on outings, collaborating with teams and families, and adapting programs to residents' needs; weekend and evening shifts required; APC