Lifestyle Director
7 days ago
Holtsville
Job Description Job description: Lifestyle Director To plan, develop, coordinate and administer a social, educational and recreational program which meets the psychosocial needs of the Residents within the Assisted Living and Reflections Programs. Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop and maintain activities programs for Assisted Living Residents and Reflections Program Residents., • Assist Residents to continue with interests, hobbies and activities that they have previously pursued., • Offer new opportunities to enhance their lives with new learning experiences. These via the learning of new crafts, dramatic club, choral groups, discussion groups – new avenues for self-expression., • Plan and coordinate outings to every conceivable area, i.e., art galleries, theatre, music, racetracks, religious and cultural programs., • Provide constant activity within the facility, which will allow for the expansion of friendships., • Assist Residents in the formation of various clubs and organizations and interest groups, thus generating opportunities for leadership and involvement in the workings of the community., • Plan a monthly calendar of events for Residents that includes on-going diversified activities that meet the religious, social, emotional, educational and recreational needs of the Residents., • Coordinate Resident monies for special activities and events planned and run by the Programming Department., • Write and edit a monthly newsletter, copies of which will be provided to each Resident and appropriate staff. These will be distributed to referral sources and recent inquiries and used as a marketing tool., • Coordinate transportation for all special trips planned by the Programming Department., • Interview all new Residents, provide them with a welcome basket and provide new Resident with orientation to building, available amenities, activities, etc., • Purchase and prepare seasonal decorations as well as decorate for theme events., • Establish, conduct and maintain records of Resident Council, its officers, and minutes of each meeting., • Establish a welcome committee to assure new Residents’ move-in will be as smooth as possible., • Request, in accordance with the activities budget, supplies necessary for the program., • Maintain knowledge of Residents’ backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, languages spoken, etc., • Coordinate exercise and swim programs for active and/or handicapped Residents according to individual Resident needs., • Selectively recruit volunteers to assist in social programs., • Arrange for photographs to be taken at major events and maintain an album of these pictures. Distribute press releases of events to local news media., • Become knowledgeable on how to operate all equipment necessary to operate the Programming Department., • Network with outside contacts to recruit social and educational groups in the community to participate in the Bristal activities., • Provide positive publicity to the Bristal., • Manage the Programming Department staff, including interviewing/hiring/coaching & mentoring/training/disciplining/terminating., • Create monthly schedules for the Programming Department staff ensuring coverage on all shifts. Responsible to cover shifts in person if coverage cannot be obtained., • Evaluate staff and perform annual evaluations., • Bachelor’s or Associates degree in related field., • Requires experience working with older adults., • Minimum of four (4) years of experience in developing a social activities program geared to the strengths and frailties of senior citizens., • Good organization skills., • Outgoing, warm and caring personality., • Skills in one or more of social activities such as crafts, music, dance, etc., • Clear speaking voice., • Talk and hear in English in person and on phone, • Must have a clean driving record. Must have a CDL license or must obtain one within 6 months of your employment., • Salary increases based on annual performance, • Annual team appreciation events, quarterly team appreciation bonuses and an annual holiday bonus, • 401K plan, • AFLAC Benefits, • Company paid life insurance policy, • PTO days, company paid holidays, with a PTO cash-out option annually, • Optional lunch for all employees, • Available health, dental and vision coverage