Resident Life Programs Coordinator

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation seeks a dedicated individual to plan and implement lifestyle programs for residents at our Lisle, IL community. You will organize activities that foster socialization, fitness, education, and recreation tailored to residents’ needs and preferences, including spiritual life support as appropriate.

You will survey residents, build relationships, and coordinate with external resources while preserving residents’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• No experience required, although 6+ months of programming or activities in a professional setting is preferred.
• You are able to professionally communicate and listen to residents, guests, and coworkers.
• Perform work tasks in a manner that preserves each resident’s dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• You are an enthusiastic person and enjoy building relationships with the residents and co-workers that you work with and for.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement resident lifestyle programming within the community as well as through outside trips and events.
• Survey and interview residents to determine their past and present interests and talents, as well as their satisfaction with the community’s programs and activities.
• Recognize the individuality, diversity, and spirituality of all residents when planning activities and celebrating holiday functions.
• Develop relationships with residents to encourage their participation in activities that enhance their quality of and appreciation for life.
• Observe residents' function and behavior and reports significant changes or concerns to appropriate staff.
• Utilize outside community resources and independent contractors to enrich the variety of programs made available to residents.
• Assist with developing and managing the annual department budget.
• Assist with managing Resident Program Assistants as needed in the absence of the Director of Resident Programs.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Building

Enthusiasm

Job description

Senior Lifestyle Corporation seeks a dedicated individual to plan and implement lifestyle programs for residents at our Lisle, IL community. You will organize activities that foster socialization, fitness, education, and recreation tailored to residents’ needs and preferences, including spiritual life support as appropriate.

You will survey residents, build relationships, and coordinate with external resources while preserving residents’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.