Assisted Living, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Dementia, Driver's License, Event Management, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Music, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Quality of Life, Recreation, Team Player, Training/Teaching
**Recreation/Activity Coordinator**
About Us: At Taylor Community, we are committed to creating a vibrant, engaging, and fulfilling environment for our residents. Our mission is to ensure that every day is meaningful, enjoyable, and enriching.
Position Overview: We are seeking a creative and energetic Recreation/Activity Coordinator to design and lead innovative programs that enhance the quality of life for our residents. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with older adults, has a flair for creativity, and thrives when give the freedom to develop new ideas and programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, and implement a variety of engaging activities for residents in Memory Care and Assisted Living.
- Organize special events, outings, music programs, holiday celebrations, and birthday parties.
- Encourage resident participation through personalized and group-based programming.
- Build meaning relationships with residents, promoting socialization and well-being.
- Independently assess resident interests and needs to continually improve programming.
- Stay current on best practices in senior recreation, enrichment, and dementia-friendly programming.
**Qualifications:**
- Experience working with older adults; previous experience in Memory Care or with cognitive impairment is a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certifications or recreation-specific training preferred.
- LNA license preferred, but willing to train the right person.
- Strong creativity, initiative, and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about resident engagement.
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
- Valid driver's license for community outings preferred.
Why Join Us:
- Make a real impact in residents; lives every day.
- Work in a supportive, collaborative, and positive environment.
- Opportunity to innovate and lead creative programs.
Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for under $100 a month
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends
- PTO, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to gym and pool facilities and Personal Training
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume.
We are an EOE.
We have smoke free campuses and are a drug free employer.
Being a healthcare employer, all canidates must go through a background check.
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