Lifestyles Assistant-Activites

Buckingham Senior Living•Houston, TX

About The Position

Assists in the development and oversight of resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, well being, engagement and growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in Planning, scheduling and conducting lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents. Attends all community planned functions and coordinates event from beginning to end including setup, running, and breaking down for the event. Helps Plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events. Coordinates holiday decorations for the community. Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar. Distributes community newsletter. Meets with new residents to introduce the program. Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members. Assists Director in leadership of wellness program. Organizes and supervises a volunteer staff. Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest. Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction. Interacts with residents, guests and staff in at atmosphere of hospitality. Protects the privacy of the resident when communication oral and written information. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional educational requirements for providing services in a Licensed Nursing Home are a bachelor’s degree in Sociology or Recreational Therapy, or an Activity Director Certification.

Responsibilities

Assists in Planning, scheduling and conducting lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
Attends all community planned functions and coordinates event from beginning to end including setup, running, and breaking down for the event.
Helps Plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
Coordinates holiday decorations for the community.
Prepares and organizes a calendar of events.
Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval.
Posts and distributes the calendar.
Distributes community newsletter.
Meets with new residents to introduce the program.
Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members.
Assists Director in leadership of wellness program.
Organizes and supervises a volunteer staff.
Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.
Interacts with residents, guests and staff in at atmosphere of hospitality.
Protects the privacy of the resident when communication oral and written information.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.