Lifestyle Coordinator - Fulltime: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:15am - 5:15pm and Friday 12pm-8pm.
The Bristal Assisted Living · Woodcliff Lake, NJ · 2 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the role
The Bristal Assisted Living seeks a creative, compassionate, and hands-on Lifestyle Coordinator to assist in planning and coordinating recreational programs for residents, including those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in our Reflections Memory Care Neighborhood.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents in adjusting to a new concept of living
- Encourage residents to pursue and develop new interests
- Plan fun and safe trips to various destinations
- Prepare, print, and distribute copies of the monthly calendar, newsletters, and memos
- Perform planned activities in the absence of the Director of Recreation
- Maintain a knowledge of resident backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, and spoken languages
Requirements
- One year's prior experience working with a senior population, and those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia (a plus)
- At least 6 months of recreation activity experience (art therapy, music therapy) or event leadership experience, and preferably in assisted living, long-term care or a similar industry setting
- Outgoing, warm, and genuine caring personality
- Able to create programs that engage and excite residents
- Dependable and able to supervise activities, special events, and safe excursions for the residents
- Has creative talents in one or more areas, such as art, music, readings, dance, etc.
- Maintains oneself well-groomed and properly attired
- Demonstrates good listening and communication skills and presents a positive spirit and professional attitude
- Possesses a proven ability to lead classes and other instructional learning sessions and speak in front of a group setting with ease, confidence, and clarity
Qualifications
- Holds a high school diploma or equivalent at a minimum
Skills
- Outgoing personality
- Genuine caring personality
- Ability to create engaging programs
- Event planning and supervision skills
- Knowledge of resident backgrounds and interests
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to lead and present in front of groups
Benefits
We offer a full-time schedule including one weekend shift per week (Tues–Sat).
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
The schedule is one weekend shift per week (Tues–Sat).