Lifestyles Coordinator

The Legacy Senior Communities; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legacy Senior Communities is seeking an Activities Coordinator to develop and carry out structured programs that stimulate residents’ mental, physical, spiritual, and social well‑being. This role requires coordinating with nursing, lifestyle, and other departments to plan and deliver engaging events and activities.

Responsibilities include creating monthly calendars, evaluating participation, and ensuring confidentiality while supporting residents’ interests and needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree, related certification or minimum 1 year experience preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience working with cognitively-impaired persons.
• Must have experience with memory support activities.
• Activity Professional Certification or Activity Director Certification preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and personal automobile liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Plan appropriate activities based on residents' interests and needs.
• Evaluate programming quality and participation through surveys and direct interaction.
• Coordinate with Lifestyle Coordinator, AL/MS Director, and Lifestyles Director.
• Coordinate with other departments to support scheduled programming.
• Model appropriate behavioral interventions to address behaviors.
• Organize events and arrange transportation for activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

College degree or related certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Calendaring/sign design software

Job description

To develop and carry out programs that create a structured vibrant environment by providing opportunities for residents to participate in success based activities that maintain and stimulate optimal levels of mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Personally and through interview of staff members, evaluates the interest and abilities of residents and works with the Lifestyle Coordinator to plan appropriate activities in terms of interest, needs and available personnel.
• Evaluates programming quality and participation on an ongoing basis through surveys and direct interaction with residents and families.
• Communicates with the Lifestyle Coordinator, AL/MS Director and Lifestyles Director on a regular basis to inform, exchange ideas, coordinate services and discuss format for individual and group programming. Also shares insight, information and reports responses and/or progress regarding residents on a need-to-know basis, maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinates with other departments as appropriate to support scheduled programming.
• Models appropriate behavioral interventions to address behaviors.
• Carries out large, small, and one-to-one events for the purpose of providing any and all of the following: a friendly visitor; sensory stimulation; reality orientation; cognitive stimulation. Informs residents and staff to changes in scheduled programming in a timely manner. Arranges transportation for events.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms which signify a change in condition that require nursing intervention and reports these changes to the appropriate channels. Remains alert for conditions that threaten the safety and well-being of staff and residents. Reports hazardous conditions to appropriate channels.
• Shares pertinent information with staff and volunteers on a need-to-know basis.
• Communicates with family members to keep them informed of their loved one’s participation in activities.
• Develops a monthly activity calendar.
• Works as a team with the nursing staff to promote programs and support residents.
• Manages budget to arrange entertainment and secure supplies within budgeted guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College Degree, related certification or minimum 1 year experience preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience working with cognitively-impaired persons.
• Must have experience with memory support activities.
• Activity Professional Certification or Activity Director Certification preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and personal automobile liability insurance required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Language Ability:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking the primary language of the residents.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills:
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Cognitive Demands:
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills:
  • Ability to use Microsoft Windows. Ability to use software to design calendars and signs. Ability to use the Internet.
• Ability to operate a car/truck and maintain a valid Commercial Driver License. Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Works primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual
• Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational

To develop and carry out programs that create a structured vibrant environment by providing opportunities for residents to participate in success based activities that maintain and stimulate optimal levels of mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Personally and through interview of staff members, evaluates the interest and abilities of residents and works with the Lifestyle Coordinator to plan appropriate activities in terms of interest, needs and available personnel.
• Evaluates programming quality and participation on an ongoing basis through surveys and direct interaction with residents and families.
• Communicates with the Lifestyle Coordinator, AL/MS Director and Lifestyles Director on a regular basis to inform, exchange ideas, coordinate services and discuss format for individual and group programming. Also shares insight, information and reports responses and/or progress regarding residents on a need-to-know basis, maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinates with other departments as appropriate to support scheduled programming.
• Models appropriate behavioral interventions to address behaviors.
• Carries out large, small, and one-to-one events for the purpose of providing any and all of the following: a friendly visitor; sensory stimulation; reality orientation; cognitive stimulation. Informs residents and staff to changes in scheduled programming in a timely manner. Arranges transportation for events.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms which signify a change in condition that require nursing intervention and reports these changes to the appropriate channels. Remains alert for conditions that threaten the safety and well-being of staff and residents. Reports hazardous conditions to appropriate channels.
• Shares pertinent information with staff and volunteers on a need-to-know basis.
• Communicates with family members to keep them informed of their loved one’s participation in activities.
• Develops a monthly activity calendar.
• Works as a team with the nursing staff to promote programs and support residents.
• Manages budget to arrange entertainment and secure supplies within budgeted guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College Degree, related certification or minimum 1 year experience preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience working with cognitively-impaired persons.
• Must have experience with memory support activities.
• Activity Professional Certification or Activity Director Certification preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and personal automobile liability insurance required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Language Ability:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking the primary language of the residents.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills:
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Cognitive Demands:
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills:
  • Ability to use Microsoft Windows. Ability to use software to design calendars and signs. Ability to use the Internet.
• Ability to operate a car/truck and maintain a valid Commercial Driver License. Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Works primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual
• Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational