Activity Assistant

As the Activity Assistant, you will create experiences with all members of our community and encourage residents to participate. We are seeking individuals who value the company of older adults, lead with a big picture mentality and appreciate the arts and wellness. This position is located at our Wyomissing campus, in the Reading area.

Current Opportunities

Full-Time 9:00am-5:00pm (includes every other weekend and every other holiday)

Pay starts at $15.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience

We're Proud to Offer our Coworkers:

• Above standard industry wages, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience

• PayActiv On-Demand Pay

• Work today, get paid tomorrow

• Performance-based bonuses for attendance, feedback, and more through our "Engage" coworker centered bonus program

• Length of service bonus

• $2 meal plan

• Career Path growth opportunities - learn and earn additional bonuses from $750 - $2,000 (position specific)

• Generous paid time off with PTO rollover - unused days carry over to the next year

• Double time holiday pay (including YOUR birthday)

• Personal Day of Meaning Holiday

• 8 hours of additional holiday pay added to your PTO bank

• Highmark Blue Shield Healthcare Benefits, Highmark Vision and United Concordia Dental

• 401 (k) with employer match contribution

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness reimbursement incentives

• Pet Insurance

Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

Activity Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Generate ideas for new and favorite experiences.

• Drive residents' interest in a dynamic lifestyle to promote a sense of pride and purpose.

• Venture out with residents to theaters, museums, sporting events, restaurants, special destinations and more.

• Team up with the Activities Coordinator and/or Associate in preparing and planning on and offsite events and activities.

• Guide volunteers to create meaningful impact.

• Promote a positive, enthusiastic environment to motivate resident engagement.

Activity Assistant Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.

• Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred, but not required.

• Leadership style that is energetic, personable, positive, enthusiastic, creative and imaginative.

• Ability to communicate intentions and directions to residents and co-workers. Be an active listener/empathetic.

• Strong motivational skills to positively influence resident participation.

• Valid driver's license with no major violations in the past three years.

• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

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