Resident Engagement Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

About The Position

The Resident Engagement Coordinator uses a person-centered approach that starts with positive perceptions of aging and builds relationships and connections among residents. The coordinator develops a monthly calendar with residents based on their shared interests, collaborates with community leadership to plan and execute special events, and schedules meaningful opportunities for resident engagement outside the community, which may include driving a community vehicle. The position makes routine decisions under detailed guidelines, using independent judgment and discretion, and may solve problems using those guidelines or report them to a supervisor. The role includes interaction with coworkers, residents, and vendors; driving residents; and occasional weekend, evening, or night work when needed for shift coverage, as well as on-call work as needed. Brookdale describes career growth opportunities, professional development, and programs supporting associate health and wellness.

Requirements

At least 1 year of direct experience with adults coordinating, planning, and executing programs.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license; may be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license based on community needs.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling with the hands and fingers, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and talking or hearing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, health care, education, or a related field.
Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Use a person-centered approach based on positive perceptions of aging to build relationships and connections among residents.
Develop a monthly calendar in partnership with residents, based on their shared interests.
Collaborate with the community leadership team to plan, coordinate, and execute special events, including holiday, family, educational, and marketing events.
Plan and schedule meaningful opportunities for resident engagement outside the community, which may include driving a community vehicle.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part- and full-time associates.
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Qualified associates who have been with Brookdale for at least a year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
Professional development and ongoing programs supporting health and wellness.