Activities Leader - Personal Care

Cross Keys Village•New Oxford, PA

12d

About The Position

Activities Leader - Personal Care Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community (CKV) is looking for a passionate and creative Activities Leader to join our team. In this role, you’ll help design and deliver meaningful activities that enrich the daily lives of our residents. At CKV, you’ll be part of a welcoming workplace rooted in Christian values, where your contributions make a lasting impact. Our current needs include: Part-time Benefits Eligible Position: 60 hours every two weeks, with regular hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening shifts and participation in a holiday rotation are required. Who We Are: 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. Personal Care is designed for individuals who wish to remain independent when staying at home has become impractical or unsafe. Some of our residents might have limited mobility whereas others might be experiencing various degrees of memory loss. Regardless of their circumstance, Personal Care at CKV actively promotes residents aging in place. 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. Job Description: As a Activities Leader your scope of responsibilities will include but is not limited to:

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Previous experience working with older adults is preferred.
Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Must possess dependability, punctuality, creativity, flexibility and patience.

Responsibilities

Leading events, activities and programming which stimulate interest, enhance skills and talents, and promote a culture of full life engagement which is specific to each Resident.
Providing opportunities to address all aspects of wellness, including physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
Enthusiastically promoting a sense of community, supporting a culture of inclusivity, and encouraging Residents to be engaged.
Finding creative ways to engage all residents.
Persevering when soliciting engagement from residents who may be reluctant to participate.
Establishing and maintaining excellent customer service in all interactions with Residents, teammates, volunteers, families, vendors and others.
Offering flexibility, problem-solving ability and a spirit of teamwork in all aspects of job performance.