Recreation Assistant: Casual - Sun/Mon 9:30am - 5:30pm

About the role

The Bristal Assisted Living seeks a creative, compassionate, hands-on Lifestyle Coordinator to assist in presenting and coordinating recreational programs for our assisted living residents, as well as those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in our dedicated Reflections Memory Care Neighborhood.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in making the adjustment to a new concept of living at our luxury assisted living community.
• Encourage residents to continue pursuing their interests, hobbies and lifestyle activities.
• Develop new and stimulating interests for residents.
• Plan fun and safe trips to suitable destinations, such as art galleries, theaters, music venues, racetracks, sports events as well as religious and cultural programs.
• Prepare, print and distribute copies of our monthly calendar, newsletters and memos to residents.
• Perform planned activities in the absence of the Director of Recreation.
• Maintain a knowledge of resident backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, and spoken languages, etc., and use this knowledge to encourage resident engagement and participation.

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.
• Able to create programs that get residents involved and excited.
• 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.
• Always maintains oneself well-groomed and properly attired.
• Demonstrates good listening and communication skills and always 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.