Interim Lifestyle Director

The Bristal; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays with PTO

Parental leave

Referral program

Job summary

The Bristal in West Babylon is seeking an Interim Lifestyle Director to develop and oversee activities for Assisted Living Residents and Reflections Program Residents, fostering engagement and social participation.

You will plan outings, coordinate clubs, manage staff, and create monthly calendars while ensuring resident wellbeing and community involvement. A CDL and First Aid are required, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in related field.
• Requires experience working with older adults.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in developing a social activities program geared to the strengths and frailties of senior citizens.
• Good organization skills.
• Outgoing, warm and caring personality.
• CDL license or must obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain activities programs for Assisted Living Residents and Reflections Program Residents.
• Assist Residents to continue with interests, hobbies and activities that they have previously pursued.
• Plan and coordinate outings to galleries, theatre, music, racetracks, religious and cultural programs.
• Provide constant activity within the facility to expand friendships.
• Assist Residents in forming clubs and organizations for leadership opportunities.
• Plan a monthly calendar of events meeting residents’ religious, social, emotional, educational and recreational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associates degree in related field

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $70,000 USD to $75,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Interim Lifestyle Director

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain activities programs for Assisted Living Residents and Reflections Program Residents.
• Assist Residents to continue with interests, hobbies and activities that they have previously pursued.
• Offer new opportunities to enhance their lives with new learning experiences. These via the learning of new crafts, dramatic club, choral groups, discussion groups – new avenues for self-expression.
• Plan and coordinate outings to every conceivable area, i.e., art galleries, theatre, music, racetracks, religious and cultural programs.
• Provide constant activity within the facility, which will allow for the expansion of friendships.
• Assist Residents in the formation of various clubs and organizations and interest groups, thus generating opportunities for leadership and involvement in the workings of the community.
• Plan a monthly calendar of events for Residents that includes on-going diversified activities that meet the religious, social, emotional, educational and recreational needs of the Residents.
• Coordinate Resident monies for special activities and events planned and run by the Programming Department.
• Write and edit a monthly newsletter, copies of which will be provided to each Resident and appropriate staff. These will be distributed to referral sources and recent inquiries and used as a marketing tool.
• Coordinate transportation for all special trips planned by the Programming Department.
• Interview all new Residents, provide them with a welcome basket and provide new Resident with orientation to building, available amenities, activities, etc.
• Purchase and prepare seasonal decorations as well as decorate for theme events.
• Establish, conduct and maintain records of Resident Council, its officers, and minutes of each meeting.
• Establish a welcome committee to assure new Residents’ move-in will be as smooth as possible.
• Request, in accordance with the activities budget, supplies necessary for the program.
• Maintain knowledge of Residents’ backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, languages spoken, etc.
• Coordinate exercise and swim programs for active and/or handicapped Residents according to individual Resident needs.
• Arrange for photographs to be taken at major events and maintain an album of these pictures. Distribute press releases of events to local news media.
• Become knowledgeable on how to operate all equipment necessary to operate the Programming Department.
• Network with outside contacts to recruit social and educational groups in the community to participate in the Bristal activities.
• Provide positive publicity to the Bristal.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Director.

Staff Management

• Manage the Programming Department staff, including interviewing/hiring/coaching & mentoring/training/disciplining/terminating.
• Create monthly schedules for the Programming Department staff ensuring coverage on all shifts. Responsible to cover shifts in person if coverage cannot be obtained.
• Evaluate staff and perform annual evaluations.
• Perform Safety Observation reports on staff.

Interim Lifestyle Director - QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in related field.
• Requires experience working with older adults.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in developing a social activities program geared to the strengths and frailties of senior citizens.
• Good organization skills.
• Outgoing, warm and caring personality.
• Skills in one or more of social activities such as crafts, music, dance, etc.
• Talk and hear in English in person and on phone
• Must have a clean driving record. Must have a CDL license or must obtain one within 6 months of your employment.
• First Aid Certification.

Benefits include:

• Salary increases based on annual performance
• Annual team appreciation events, quarterly team appreciation bonuses and an annual holiday bonus
• 401K plan
• Company paid life insurance policy
• PTO days, company paid holidays, with a PTO cash-out option annually
• Optional lunch for all employees
• Available health, dental and vision coverage

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

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