Lifestyle Director

Sagora Senior Living • Sherman, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a creative, high-energy Lifestyle Director to join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care. This role is for a self-motivated individual with a passion for senior adults who loves planning and creating inspiring events. The Lifestyle Director will engage residents in a meaningful way that individually motivates them based on their personal needs, interests, and capabilities. Sagora Senior Living is a team-focused, quality-centered organization that puts Residents First and values its team members, investing in their upward mobility and career growth. The company is certified as a Great Place to Work based on team member surveys. Sagora's name combines 'Sage' (wisdom) and 'Agora' (gathering place), reflecting the communities as gathering places of wisdom.

Requirements

• 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

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 needs including, but not limited to, activities, shopping, and doctor trips
• 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 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree