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Senior Living, Healthcare, Non-profit

Connected Living (Activities) Coordinator

Va 22603OnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month ago

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Required skills

high school diploma
basic computer skills
English

Nice to have

Associate's degree
Recreation Therapy
Gerontology
Social Work
hospitality
senior living

Role summary

The Connected Living (Activities) Coordinator at The Village at Orchard Ridge is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading a variety of recreational, social, educational, and wellness activities for residents in a senior living community. This role aims to enrich residents' lives by fostering engagement, independence, and well-being through diverse programming. Key responsibilities include facilitating activities, assisting with special events, managing communications, collaborating with other departments, and maintaining program records. The ideal candidate is energetic, creative, compassionate, possesses strong organizational and communication skills, and has a genuine passion for working with older adults.

ConnectedLiving (Activities) Coordinator

Bring Joy, Purpose, and Connection to Every Day

At The Village at Orchard Ridge, part of National Lutheran Communities & Services, we believe life should be filled with meaningful experiences, personal growth, and authentic connections. As our Full-Time ConnectedLiving (Activities) Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in creating engaging programs and memorable experiences that enrich the lives of our residents every day. This position is designed to support and coordinate a variety of recreational, social, educational, wellness, and community-based activities that promote independence, engagement, and well-being.

If you're energetic, creative, compassionate, and passionate about working with older adults, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while building meaningful relationships in a vibrant senior living community.

What You'll Do

Plan, coordinate, and lead engaging activities, events, and programs for residents.

Facilitate a variety of experiences including fitness classes, arts and crafts, games, educational programs, discussion groups, gardening, music, and social gatherings.

Encourage resident participation while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Assist with special events, holiday celebrations, outings, and themed community programs.

Create and distribute activity calendars, newsletters, flyers, and resident communications.

Collaborate with nursing, dining, and other departments to enhance resident experiences.

Maintain records related to program participation and activity planning.

Support community engagement efforts that promote connection, purpose, and lifelong learning. These responsibilities align with Connected Living programming designed to provide diverse recreational, educational, and social opportunities for residents.

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related field preferred.

One to two years of experience in activities, recreation, hospitality, senior living, healthcare, or a related field preferred.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging programs.

Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.

Basic computer skills and the ability to manage activity schedules and documentation.

A genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older adults. These qualifications reflect the position requirements for Connected Living programming roles.

Ability to read and speak English.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $17.50 - $22.50 per hour

Your final compensation will be based on your experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Include:

Earn up to 5 weeks of PTO in your first year!

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Pet insurance to keep your furry friends happy

Team member recognition programs and discounted meals

Up to $4,000 annual tuition reimbursement to support your continued education

Why Choose The Village at Orchard Ridge?

At The Village at Orchard Ridge, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping older adults thrive. Every day brings opportunities to create moments of joy, inspire meaningful connections, and make a difference in the lives of residents and their families.

Create experiences. Inspire engagement. Enrich lives. Join our ConnectedLiving team today!

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