Lifestyle Coordinator

Overview

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else’s life? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You’ll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual — not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You’ll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you.

We call what we do at The Bristal “hospitality with a higher purpose.” We know you’ll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you.

We are seeking a creative, compassionate, hands-on Lifestyle Coordinator to assist in presenting and coordinating recreational programs for our assisted living residents, as well as residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in our dedicated Reflections Memory Care Neighborhood. You will assist residents in making the adjustment to a new concept of living at our luxury assisted living community, not only encouraging them to continue pursuing their interests, hobbies and lifestyle activities, but also to develop new and stimulating interests, as well.

You will help 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. You will also help prepare, print and distribute copies of our monthly calendar, newsletters and memos to residents. You will also be expected to perform planned activities in the absence of the Director of Recreation.

In this role you will maintain a knowledge of resident backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, and spoken languages, etc., and use this knowledge to encourage resident engagement and participation. The loving attention you bring to the assistance you provide is fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

• Assist in presenting and coordinating recreational programs for our assisted living residents and residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in the Reflections Memory Care Neighborhood.
• Plan and supervise activities, excursions, and events to engage residents in meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
• Prepare, print and distribute copies of monthly calendars, newsletters and memos to residents.
• Perform planned activities in the absence of the Director of Recreation.
• Maintain knowledge of residents’ backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, and languages to encourage engagement and participation.

• One year’s prior experience working with a senior population, and those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is a plus.
• At least 6 months of recreation activity experience (art therapy, music therapy) or event leadership experience, preferably in assisted living, long-term care or a similar setting.
• Outgoing, warm, and genuine caring personality.
• Ability to create programs that get residents involved and excited.
• Dependable with the ability to supervise activities, special events and safe excursions for residents.
• Creative talents in one or more areas such as art, music, readings, dance, etc.
• Well-groomed and properly attired.
• Strong listening and communication skills with a positive spirit and professional attitude.
• Proven ability to lead classes and instructional sessions and speak in front of groups with ease, confidence and clarity.
• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent at a minimum.