Lifestyle Coordinator

The Bristal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living is seeking a compassionate Lifestyle Coordinator to plan and coordinate recreational programs for our assisted living residents and Reflections Memory Care neighbors. You will help residents adjust to a new lifestyle, develop interests, and plan safe trips to cultural and social venues.

The ideal candidate has at least a year of experience with seniors, some recreation activity leadership, and strong people skills. High school diploma required; associates preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of prior experience working with a senior population; Alzheimer’s/dementia experience a plus.
• At least 6 months of recreation activity experience or event leadership in care settings.
• Outgoing, warm, genuine caring personality.
• Able to create engaging programs to involve residents.
• Dependable, able to supervise activities and safe excursions.
• Creative talents in areas like art, music, readings, dance, etc.
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strong listening and communication skills with positive attitude.
• Able to lead classes or instructional sessions in front of groups.
• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent at minimum.
• Associates degree or better preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate recreational programs for residents, including those with memory care needs.
• Organize engaging trips to galleries, theaters, venues, and cultural activities.
• Prepare and distribute monthly calendars, newsletters, and memos to residents.
• Assist in the absence of the Director of Recreation and support staff as needed.
• Know residents’ backgrounds to tailor activities and boost participation.

Skills

Senior care experience

People skills

Communication skills

Event leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or better (preferred)

Job description

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else’s life? Where opportunities abound to advance your future, both personally and professionally? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You’ll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual - not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You’ll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you. We call what we do at The Bristal "hospitality with a higher purpose." We know you’ll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you.

We are seeking a creative, compassionate, hands-onLifestyle Coordinatorto assist in presenting and coordinating recreational programs for our assisted living residents, as well as residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in our dedicated Reflections Memory Care Neighborhood. You will assist residents in making the adjustment to a new concept of living at our luxury assisted living community, not only encouraging them to continue pursuing their interests, hobbies and lifestyle activities, but also to develop new and stimulating interests, as well. You will help plan fun and safe trips to suitable destinations, such as art galleries, theaters, music venues, racetracks, sports events as well as religious and cultural programs. You will also help prepare, print and distribute copies of our monthly calendar, newsletters and memos to residents. You will also be expected to perform planned activities in the absence of the Director of Recreation. In this role you will maintain a knowledge of resident backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, and spoken languages, etc., and use this knowledge to encourage resident engagement and participation. The loving attention you bring to the assistance you provide is fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/qualifications:

• One year’s prior experience working with a senior population, and those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia a plus
• At least 6 months of Recreation activity experience (art therapy, music therapy) or event leadership experience, and preferably in assisted living, long-term care or a similar industry setting
• Be outgoing, warm and have a genuine caring personality
• Able to create programs that get residents involved and excited
• Be dependable and able to supervise activities, special events and safe excursions for the residents
• Has creative talents in one or more areas, such as art, music, readings, dance, etc.
• Always maintaining oneself well-groomed and properly attired
• Demonstrates good listening and communication skills and always presents a positive spirit and professional attitude
• Possesses a proven ability to lead classes and other instructional learning sessions and speak in front of a group setting with ease, confidence and clarity
• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent at a minimum

Behaviors

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better.

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