Lifestyle Director - Temporary

Sagora Senior Living; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine

On-Demand Pay

Discount Program

Health Insurance

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

HSA

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Meal Discounts

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Resident Relationships

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a creative Lifestyle Director to lead engaging activities for residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. You will plan, implement, and adapt programs that meet individual needs, while supporting the Marketing Director with community communications.

We value initiative, teamwork, and compassionate service. The role requires evenings/weekends for events and a passion for enriching residents\' lives in a Great Place to Work

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in the senior housing industry or event planning preferred.
• Experience planning engaging activities for seniors is valued.
• Affinity toward senior adults and strong organizational skills are important.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with residents, families, and staff required.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement resident activities according to needs of residents.
• Maintain the monthly activities calendar and assist Marketing Director with community newsletter.
• Coordinate resident transportation for activities, errands, and doctor visits.
• Assist with new move-ins and perform new resident orientation.
• Establish and coordinate the Community Resident Council and attend all meetings.
• Supervise and operate the community\'s store.
• Listen and respond to resident problems, complaints, suggestions, and ideas.
• Coordinate use of all volunteers.
• Document history of community with photographs and scrapbooks.
• Operate activities within budget.
• Serve as MOD as assigned and perform other duties as assigned by management team.

Skills

Senior housing experience

Event planning

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Valid driver\'s license

Education

Degree or certification in gerontological studies, recreation, or related program

Job description

Lifestyle Director

Are you a self-motivated individual who has a passion for senior adults? Do you love planning and creating inspiring activities and events? Are you up to the challenge to engage residents in a meaningful way that individually motivates them based on their own personal needs, interests, and capabilities? Sagora Senior Living is seeking a creative, high-energy Lifestyle Director to join our team!

Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work!

Core Values

Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!

Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for all full-time benefit-eligible team members
• On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance!
• Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
• Discounted Meal Tickets
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
• Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share

How You Will Make a Difference

• Plan and implement resident activities according to needs of residents
• Maintain the monthly activities calendar and assist Marketing Director with community newsletter
• Coordinate resident transportation for needs including, but not limited to, activities, shopping, and doctor trips
• Assist with new move-ins and perform new resident orientationEstablish and coordinate the Community Resident Council and attend all meetings
• Supervise and operate the community's store
• Listen and respond to all resident problems, complaints, suggestions, and ideas regarding activities
• Coordinate use of all volunteers
• Document history of community with photographs and scrapbooks
• Operate activities within budget
• Serve as MOD as assigned and perform other duties as assigned by management team

What We Are Looking For

• 1 year of work experience in the senior housing industry or event planning preferred
• Degree or certification in gerontological studies, recreation, or related program
• Affinity toward senior adults
• Organization and customer service skills
• Great communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates in English
• Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver's license and Commercial Drivers License where necessary.
• Required to work some evenings and weekends for special events

Where You Will Be Located

Community Name: Walnut Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care

Address: 2281 Country Club Dr

Phone number: [phone]

Status: Full-time

Shift(s): Full Time, Temporary

Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.