Lifestyle Coordinator: Create Engaging Senior Activities

The Bristal Assisted Living; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living is seeking a creative, compassionate Lifestyle Coordinator to present and coordinate recreational programs for our assisted living residents, including those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in our Reflections Memory Care Neighborhood.

You will help residents adjust to our luxury community, encouraging continued interests, planning trips, and developing new activities while supporting engagement and wellbeing across the resident community.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with a senior population; dementia care a plus.
• Six months of recreation activities or event leadership, preferably in assisted living.
• Outgoing, warm, caring personality.
• Ability to create engaging resident programs and excursions.
• Dependable with ability to supervise activities and events.
• Creative talents in art, music, readings, or dance.
• Well-groomed appearance and professional demeanor.
• Strong listening and communication; positive attitude.
• Experience leading classes and speaking before groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in presenting and coordinating recreational programs for residents, including those in Reflections Memory Care Neighborhood.
• Plan fun, safe trips to suitable destinations (art galleries, theaters, music venues, sports events, religious and cultural programs).
• Prepare, print and distribute monthly calendars, newsletters and memos to residents.
• Perform planned activities in the absence of the Director of Recreation.
• Maintain knowledge of resident backgrounds, hobbies and languages to foster engagement and participation.

Skills

Senior care exp

Recreation experience

Outgoing personality

Program development

Supervision skills

Creative talents

Professional appearance

Listening & communication

Public speaking

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Bristal Assisted Living is seeking a creative, compassionate Lifestyle Coordinator to present and coordinate recreational programs for our assisted living residents, including those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in our Reflections Memory Care Neighborhood.

You will help residents adjust to our luxury community, encouraging continued interests, planning trips, and developing new activities while supporting engagement and wellbeing across the resident community.