Cross Keys Village - New Oxford, PA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community (CKV) is currently seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic individual to become a part of our team and help provide our residents with new and exciting activities to enrich and fulfill their daily lives. As an Activities Leader working at CKV, we will provide you with opportunities to enjoy a friendly work environment guided by Christian values. As the largest nonprofit, single-site retirement community in Pennsylvania, Cross Keys Village is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults. It is our vision to be a leading innovator offering older adults a life infused with quality and purpose. We accomplish these goals - and more through our compassionate team of individuals who strive every day to provide the best care and services our community needs. In our Health Care Center, more commonly referred to as Mission Point, you will find our outstanding team assisting residents in 3 distinct neighborhoods - specializing in long-term care, memory care and short-term rehab. Our team members work together to create a more active and purposeful life for our residents, so they can lead healthier and more fulfilled lives.
Responsibilities
- Providing daily programming and individual/group activities on an assigned neighborhood, which contributes to the resident's physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual well-being.
- Participating in the planning, research and development of activity assignments.
- Documenting resident progress as it relates to the Plan of Care, and recording daily activity attendance including behaviors, responses, participation and refusals.
- Making recommendations to the Director of Community Life for adaptations in activity/program content and scheduling to better meet the needs of residents.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Must be able to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively and efficiently both verbally and written.
- Must display enthusiasm, willingness and an aptitude for working with a variety of people as well as an empathetic approach to illness and the older adult.
- Must possess dependability, punctuality, creativity, flexibility and patience.
Benefits
- Positive work environment
- Comprehensive training opportunities
- Excellent dining options
- Community events
