Lifestyle Coordinator, Sunday-Monday 9A-5PM

The Bristal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bristal in Armonk, NY is seeking a creative, compassionate Lifestyle Coordinator to assist in presenting and coordinating recreational programs for our assisted living residents and Reflections Memory Care neighbors. You will help plan engaging activities, coordinate trips to venues like galleries, theaters and events, and prepare monthly calendars and communications.

The role requires one year with seniors, event leadership experience, and a warm, professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with seniors; dementia experience a plus.
• At least 6 months of recreation activities or event leadership experience.
• Outgoing, warm personality with genuine caring nature.
• Ability to create engaging programs and supervise activities.
• Creative talents in arts, music, readings, or dance.
• Well-groomed and professional appearance.
• Strong listening and communication skills; positive attitude.
• Ability to lead classes and speak before groups with ease.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate recreational programs for assisted living residents and Memory Care.
• Organize trips to art galleries, theaters, sports events and cultural activities.
• Prepare, print and distribute monthly calendars, newsletters and memos.
• Assist the Director of Recreation in program delivery and supervision.
• Maintain knowledge of resident backgrounds and interests to boost engagement.

Skills

Resident engagement

Event leadership

Communication skills

Public speaking

Creativity

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Category: Resident Engagement

Requisition Number: LIFES005281

• Part-Time
• Rate : $18 USD per hour

Locations

Armonk, NY 10504, USA

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 etc.
• 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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