What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities-Wellness Coordinator position at New Communities Inc?
New Communities is proud to have been named one of the 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine. This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment for our team members. Join our award-winning team!
Are you someone who enjoys working with seniors in a caring, inclusive and laid-back atmosphere? This is a fun and rewarding opportunity to work with the residents at Pinewood Terrace, a 32 bed Assisted Living facility. If you are looking to work in a rewarding environment while making an impact on senior’s quality of life, then we are looking for you to join New Communities! This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience working as a Personal Support Specialist (PSS), Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA), or anyone who enjoys enhancing the lives of seniors.
Activities Coordinator Job: An hourly direct care staff position that ensures that residents, if they so desire, participate in scheduled, coordinated, and implemented wellness programs. This position requires active participation in the resident assessment process and work on the development of resident goals. The Activities Coordinator will maintain a balance of wellness activities that enrich the physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual, and vocational aspects of all residents. This position requires flexibility in the work schedule, but it is generally a day shift schedule.
Schedule is typically Monday through Friday with an occasional weekend day and pay ranging from $16.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on experience and certifications.
Activities Coordinator Benefits:
- Paid training opportunities and certifications
- Same day pay option
- Health insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid time off - Up to 15 days off per year for full-time employee
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% company match
- Wellness program including fitness reimbursement
- Birthday bonus
- Making a difference!
Activities Coordinator Job Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Active Driver's License
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Certified Activities Coordinator Certificate and 40-hour CRMA preferred
- Three years experience working with the disabled/elderly population preferred
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field preferred