Lifestyle Coordinator Full Time

The Bristal; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal in New York is seeking a Lifestyle Coordinator to coordinate recreational programs for assisted living residents, including those in Reflections Memory Care. You will design engaging activities, arrange outings to art galleries, theaters, and events, and update monthly calendars and memos to residents.

You will also cover for the Director of Recreation when needed. Ideal candidates have experience with seniors, strong communication skills, and a genuine caring personality.

Qualifications

• One year’s prior experience working with a senior population
• At least 6 months of Recreation activity experience or event leadership in a care setting
• Outgoing, warm and genuine caring personality
• Demonstrates ability to lead classes and supervise activities with confidence and clarity

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and present recreational programs for assisted living residents
• Assist residents in adjusting to the community and engage them in hobbies and lifestyle activities
• Plan safe trips to suitable destinations (arts venues, theaters, events, religious/cultural programs)
• Prepare, print and distribute monthly calendars, newsletters and memos
• Perform planned activities in the absence of the Director of Recreation and know residents' backgrounds and languages

Skills

Senior population experience

Recreation activity experience

Event leadership

Creative programming

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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