Resident Engagement Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. • Palestine, TX

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About The Position

The Resident Engagement Coordinator builds relationships and connections among residents using a person-centered approach. In partnership with residents, the coordinator develops a monthly calendar based on their shared interests and works with the community leadership team to plan and carry out special events. The role also creates meaningful opportunities for residents to engage outside the community, which may include driving a community vehicle. The position requires at least one year of direct experience working with adults and coordinating, planning, and executing programs, as well as a high school diploma or GED. A related bachelor’s degree and leadership experience are preferred. A valid driver’s license is required; a commercial driver’s license may be required depending on community needs. The role involves physical activity, occasional weekend, evening, or night work when needed for shift coverage, and on-call duties as needed.

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 the needs of the community.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and talking or hearing.
• Availability for occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage, and on-call work as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Use a person-centered approach that begins with positive perceptions of aging and 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-time and full-time associates.
• 401(k).
• Associate assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral program.
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
• Optional voluntary benefits, including 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 voluntary benefits for eligible full-time associates, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
• 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 focused on health and wellness.
• Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED