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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
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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).

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