Activities Coordinator

Country Meadows • Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

The Activities Coordinator creates experiences for residents in personal care and memory care and encourages them to participate. The role suits someone who values older adults, takes a big-picture approach, and appreciates the arts and wellness. Full-time opportunities are available in both Memory Care and Personal Care. The Memory Care schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with every other Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; every other weekend and every other holiday are off. Experience in Memory Care is required for that opportunity. The Personal Care schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with every other Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; every other weekend and every other holiday are off.

Country Meadows is a family-owned private company based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with more than 2,500 co-workers. It has served seniors for over 30 years.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For the Memory Care opportunity, experience in Memory Care is required.
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations in the past three years.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required for the role.
• Ability to communicate intentions and directions to residents and co-workers.
• Active listening and empathy.
• Strong motivational skills to positively influence resident participation.
• Energetic, personable, positive, enthusiastic, creative, and imaginative leadership style.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in retirement living is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas for new experiences as well as favorite recurring experiences.
• Encourage residents’ interest in a dynamic lifestyle that promotes pride and purpose.
• Take residents on outings to theaters, museums, sporting events, restaurants, special destinations, and other venues.
• Work with the Activities Coordinator and/or Associate to prepare and plan onsite and offsite events and activities.
• Guide volunteers in creating a meaningful impact.
• Promote a positive, enthusiastic environment that motivates resident engagement.
• Invite and encourage residents to attend memory support meetings and activities.
• Plan and facilitate a daily morning meeting for memory care residents.
• Lead stimulating cognitive exercises.
• Maintain required documentation of resident participation in programs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $19.00–$21.00 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
• Length-of-service bonus awards.
• PayActiv on-demand pay.
• Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Shield.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off with rollover of unused time.
• Paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
• Family and medical leave.
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Wellness reimbursement incentives.
• $2 meals on the company’s campuses, including a main dish, side, drink, and dessert.
• Direct access to the supervisory team.
• Incentivized career paths.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-the-job training and continuing education.
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
• Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
• Interest-free Helping Hand loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED