Senior Programs & Activities Coordinator

Erickson Senior Living; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

PTO and volunteer hours

Dining discounts

Job summary

Oak Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in Parkville, MD is seeking a Senior Program Assistant to enhance residents' well-being through tailored therapeutic and recreational activities. You will collaborate with the Programming team to assess needs and plan programs across continuing care settings.

The role is full-time, 40 hours/week with every-other weekend; shifts rotate 8:30am-5:00pm and 10:30am-7:00pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working as an Activities/Recreation Assistant in a licensed health care community or a minimum of 2 years as an ESL Programming Assistant is required.
• Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence is preferred.
• Flexible work schedule including weekend and evenings as appropriate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the resident’s needs/desires related to purposeful engagement and provide therapeutic and recreational activities to meet the daily needs and interests of the residents
• Design, planning and facilitating various structured and impromptu programs to individuals and groups in the common areas and resident rooms
• Ensure the safety of the residents on group trips and excursions
• Work with other team members, management, volunteers, and families to deliver programs and activities designed to enhance the resident experience
• Monitor changes in the resident’s needs, abilities and preferences to provide programs and activities appropriate for individual and group audiences
• Maintain proper documentation including daily attendance sheets, quarterly progress notes, assessment forms, service plans/care plans and contributes to the MDS as needed
• Participate in team discussions regarding resident programming, monthly calendars, activity and staff scheduling, and resident issues

Skills

Program planning

Group leadership

Flexible schedule

Resident communication

Job description

Oak Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in Parkville, MD is seeking a Senior Program Assistant to enhance residents' well-being through tailored therapeutic and recreational activities. You will collaborate with the Programming team to assess needs and plan programs across continuing care settings.

The role is full-time, 40 hours/week with every-other weekend; shifts rotate 8:30am-5:00pm and 10:30am-7:00pm.