Lifestyle Coordinator

Maplewood Senior Living•Weston, MA

About The Position

The Lifestyle Coordinator plans and facilitates diverse resident activities to support engagement, wellness, and community involvement. The role includes assessing residents’ needs, promoting socialization, supporting residents in maintaining their prior lifestyles, and assisting with meals, transportation, events, and activity calendars. The coordinator works within the HEART philosophy and helps ensure programs meet residents’ individual needs.

Requirements

Driver’s license required, with a clean driving record; may be required to take a driving test.
Evidence of creativity.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.

Nice To Haves

Experience in activity planning with seniors preferred.
Thorough knowledge of dementia-related issues.
TRD certification, an associate’s degree, or additional training in a related field preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of work-related experience in an environment focused on dementia care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement activities utilizing the HEART philosophy.
Perform daily resident assessments to determine programs according to individual plans of care.
Facilitate socialization among residents.
Promote activities to pique residents’ interest using the Staying Connected Form.
Provide input into each resident’s assistance plan.
Plan, coordinate, and help implement decorations for special events, seasons, and holidays.
Plan weekly outings.
Identify needed supplies for planned activities and place requisitions through the supervisor.
Provide daily assistance during all meals.
Monitor and direct residents on the neighborhood to help them maintain their prior lifestyles.
Assist with transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips.
Carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor to support smooth program operations and meet residents’ needs.
Assist with calendar preparation.