Lifestyle Coordinator - Full Time

Bristal Assisted Living • Bethpage, NY

272d • $18

About The Position

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else's life? Where opportunities abound to advance your future, both personally and professionally? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You'll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual — not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You'll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you. We call what we do at The Bristal “hospitality with a higher purpose.” We know you'll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you. Come join us! We are seeking a creative, compassionate, hands-on Lifestyle Coordinator to 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.

Requirements

• One year's prior experience working with a senior population, especially those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
• At least 6 months of Recreation activity experience or event leadership experience, preferably in assisted living or long-term care.
• Outgoing, warm, and caring personality.
• Ability to create engaging programs for residents.
• Dependable and able to supervise activities and excursions.
• Creative talents in areas such as art, music, readings, or dance.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or better.

Responsibilities

• Assist in presenting and coordinating recreational programs for assisted living residents and those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
• Encourage residents to pursue their interests, hobbies, and lifestyle activities.
• Plan fun and safe trips to suitable destinations.
• Prepare, print, and distribute monthly calendars, newsletters, and memos to residents.
• Perform planned activities in the absence of the Director of Recreation.
• Maintain knowledge of resident backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, and spoken languages to encourage engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $18 USD.
• Opportunities for personal and professional advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED